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The makeup artist also cautioned viewers, saying that hearing loss is irreversible if not treated in time.
The woman’s warning post is a wake-up call for many. (Representative Image)
We all like to use headphones, whether for work or leisure activities like music listening, daily to shut out the outside noise. But little does anyone care that this ‘pleasure’ can lead to hearing loss? This is exactly what happened with this woman travelling to Delhi. The makeup artist recently took to Instagram and narrated how wearing wireless earphones for extended hours caused her to lose nearly half her hearing in one ear.
As per the woman’s post, she had her earphones on for ‘at least 8 hours’ while travelling to Delhi. The next morning, she noticed significant hearing loss in her left ear. Initially dismissing it as temporary, she waited two days before consulting a doctor. Upon inspection, she got to know that her long use of wireless earphones had allegedly led to a ‘45 per cent hearing loss’ in her left ear.
“Definitely in shock because the whole world listens to AirPods,” she said in her post, expressing disbelief at the diagnosis.
Determined to reverse her sudden hearing loss, she then narrated the procedures she went through to get her hearing back. In her post, she revealed that she was immediately put on strong medication and the doctor injected steroids right into her ear. “Definitely painful! I only had the option to be on strong medication and have an injection into my ear or lose my hearing. I took my medications seriously & did my follow-ups & he said the recovery will be done within a week otherwise, there is no other reverse option.”
As a precaution, the doctor recommended her to stay extra careful around speakers or loud environments, along with avoiding earphones and such. She was even instructed to avoid water inside the ear for a week. Finally, after four days of treatment, she underwent a second dose of injection and a test that showed her hearing had returned.
At the end, the woman cautioned viewers, saying that hearing loss is irreversible if not treated in time. Giving her example, she said, “If you see a single bit of sign, consult a doctor. I went to the doctor within 2 days, which is why I was able to recover, but even a 5-day delay can cause complete hearing loss.”
The post soon gained traction online, prompting a plethora of reactions from viewers. Most were hardly surprised by the incident as they shared their own experiences.
“Yes, it can be very damaging if used for longer hours. My son too had a similar issue, he hasn’t worn any earbuds or headphones for years, one has to be careful of the volume & the hours of usage. Glad you have recovered,” read a comment.
Another said, “Thank you for sharing your experience. Get well soon.”
“I’ve lost about 80 per cent of my hearing because of this. Now, even a whisper near my left ear causes a lot of pain,” shared a user.
“I mean, if you blast the volume and wear it for 8 hrs, what else do you expect lmao,” commented an individual.
An account remarked, “Never thought of possibilities of such a incident… Noted from now on!! You take care dear.”
“I stopped using earbuds long back because of this, as I have started feeling that something is not right within. That’s why I mostly tell my family and clients not to overuse it, it’s not only hearing, brain fog is also a sign of regular use,” added another.
Even after recovering, the makeup artist remains cautious with loud music.
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