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Will wearing earbuds all the time actually do any damage to the eardrum?

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Dr. Alexander Gorup answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Probably not: Earbuds probably won't affect your eardrum. However, prolonged noise exposure will lead to hearing loss.

Dr Lewis and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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