Summary

After dealing with hearing loss, I spoke with two audiologists to learn more about the risks that come with wearing earbuds. After experiencing temporary hearing loss in my left ear, I became committed to protecting my hearing. Even though losing my hearing for a few weeks was caused by eustachian tube dysfunction — when the tube connecting the middle ear to the back of the nose no longer functions properly — I began to wonder about what else can negatively impact our ears .

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