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Can using ear buds affect my hearing?
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Depends on volume: Ear buds can produce very loud noise that is not dispersed prior to reaching the inner ear. As such, prolonged exposure to loud noise can produce hearing loss.
Answered 10/18/2020
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Possible: Ear buds can push wax and affect hearing . If ear buds are pushed too far and ear drum gets damaged that can also affect hearing.
Answered 1/2/2017
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