Question 1

if cell phones are "safe, " then why are headsets recommended?

Accepted Answer

Driving: Cell phones and the new culture of texting and getting distract in the road, are potencial risk for dying or get severlly injured. As a consequense, the current recommendation is the use of the headset to avoid getting distracted and have a car accident beside they may prevent injuries not only accident but neck strain and headaches for bad neck positioning while talking by phone.

Question 2

the foam protectors of my new headset(phones) could be contaminated? i bought yesterday and i didn't cleaned before use, only the part without foam.

Accepted Answer

It's all dirty...: Germs are everywhere. If you are overly concerned about dropping the soap and it becoming contaminated I bet these types of things routinely cause you great stress and anxiety.

You should talk to your doctor about possible OCD. There are medicines and therapies that can help reduce stress in these situations.

http://www.helpguide.org/articles/anxiety/obssessive-compulsive-disorder-ocd.htm

Question 3

can leaving a phone or bluetooth headset in your pocket lead to cancer?

Accepted Answer

Studies vary: There are studies that support risk of cancer associated with heat and frequencies emitted by blue tooth and cellphones. Other studies show no linkage between the two but, rather normal incidence of cancer in the population.

Question 4

feel like phone is ringing in my pocket but their isn't a phone on me. what is that ?

Accepted Answer

You are not alone: The  phenomenon , called Phantom phone ringing, is a sensation felt by many of phone ringing in their pocket without a phone or when it is not ringing. It requires no special treatment as you get used to this innocuous sensation once in a while.

Question 5

do mobile phones cause phrenitis?

Accepted Answer

No: Exhaustive studies have failed to find any ill effects from the use of cellphones. While it is impossible to prove a negative, so many millions are in use that any disease or condition would be apparent by now.

Question 6

how could we use cell phones safely?

Accepted Answer

Turn: them on--that's a little humor. They are not too good as hammers. HRS, MD, FACC

Question 7

do cell phones cause a health issue?

Accepted Answer

Radiofrequency: Cell phones are a source of radio frequency radiation, however at this time, there is lack of significant evidence to show that cell phones can lead to an increased risk to formation of brain tumors or any other health conditions.  Many of the studies already done have biases or data that is not conclusive.

Question 8

can being on a phone for too long hurt you?

Accepted Answer

NO: It just annoys those trying to reach you

Dr z

Question 9

is a phone available for family members in icu?

Accepted Answer

Policy: This depends on specific hospital and ICU policy.  There is no one correct answer.

Question 10

why do i stammer in person, but not on the phone?

Accepted Answer

Complex reaction: Stammering is complex and dependent on queus.  Speech therapists can help you with your stammer.

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If cell phones are "safe, " then why are headsets recommended?

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The foam protectors of my new headset(phones) could be contaminated? i bought yesterday and i didn't cleaned before use, only the part without foam.

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Can leaving a phone or bluetooth headset in your pocket lead to cancer?

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Feel like phone is ringing in my pocket but their isn't a phone on me. what is that ?

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Do mobile phones cause phrenitis?

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How could we use cell phones safely?

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Do cell phones cause a health issue?

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Is a phone available for family members in icu?

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Why do i stammer in person, but not on the phone?

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