United Arab Emirates
A 23-year-old male asked:
Does listen to too much ear phones effect ur brain or cause any type of cancer ? is it harmfull in any way ?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 26 years experience
Yes: Listening over a prolonged period or at too high a volume can cause hearing loss.
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated Aug 23, 2013
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