Paying attention to volume level and listening duration helps maintain healthy hearing for years. When using headphones, it is preferable to choose models with noise-cancellation features, as this reduces the need to increase the volume to cover external noise. This often occurs among teenagers and young people who listen to music at high volumes for long periods. An ear, nose, and throat specialist warns against listening to music through headphones for long periods daily. Doctor Vladimir Zaitsev revealed that prolonged listening to loud music through headphones can lead to permanent hearing loss and increases the risk of sensorineural hearing loss. Zaitsev explains that the human auditory system is designed to hear within a specific range, and exceeding this range damages the sensory cells in the inner ear. These cells do not regenerate, and if a person regularly exceeds reasonable limits, their hearing will begin to deteriorate irreversibly. The doctor advises listening to music at a moderate volume for no more than an hour a day, choosing comfortable headphones with good sound isolation. He adds: 'If it is possible to listen through speakers, that is the best option.' The hair cells in the inner ear perceive sound vibrations within a specific range, and if these cells are damaged, they gradually lose sensitivity. It is also considered best to listen to music for 30 minutes twice a day or for one hour a day at a moderate volume, as exceeding this time increases the risk of auditory neuritis and tinnitus. Zaitsev emphasizes that moderation and following simple listening rules are fundamental to preserving hearing, noting that short music sessions at a moderate volume are safe and do not harm the inner ear.
