Noise-cancelling headphones 'could be causing hearing problems in young people'

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Noise-cancelling headphones 'could be causing hearing problems in young people'

Experts are calling for more research into the effects of noise-cancelling headphones (Picture: Shutterstock) Prolonged use of noise-cancelling headphones could be linked to a rise in hearing problems, experts have warned. Audiologists at five NHS trusts say they’ve seen a rise in the number of young people being referred to them. Many of the patients were reportedly found to have normal hearing but difficulties processing sound. One such condit…

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Are noise-cancelling headphones to blame for young people’s hearing problems?

(BBC) – Five NHS audiology departments have told the BBC that there has been an increase in the number of young people referred to them from GPs with hearing issues – only to find their hearing is normal when tested and it is their ability to process sound that is struggling. [Auditory processing disorder] is more common in neurodivergent people, those who have suffered from a brain injury or had a middle-ear infection as a child. However, more …

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Do noise -suppressing headphones cause hearing problems in young people? Report unveiled

Headphones for sounds have become increasingly popular, especially with younger generations, for their ability to block ambient noise and improve the listening experience. Long distance flights, public transport and open offices all use headphones over-ear; Concert visitors, bartenders all appear colored earplugs. Everyone seems to wear headphones as a required item for public spaces, whether […]

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Are Noise-Cancelling Headphones Causing Hearing Issues In Young People? Report Reveals

Noise-cancelling headphones have become increasingly popular, particularly among younger generations, for their ability to block out ambient noise and enhance the listening experience. Long-haul flights, public transportation, and open-plan offices all use over-ear headphones; concertgoers, bartenders all appear wearing coloured earplugs. Everyone seems to wear headphones as a required item for public spaces, whether they ... Read more The post …

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British audiologists have discovered that noise cancellation is causing hearing disorders in adolescents who have not yet had their ear formed.

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If we live in a relatively large city, we will have to get used to more traffic, people and noise at almost any time of the day. As they say, big cities never sleep and it doesn’t matter if we go out tomorrow, late or night, as there will always be people, cars and atmosphere. While this may be to your liking, we are sure that all this noise will be annoying and more when you want to relax. More and more people buy headphones with ANC to use the…