Don’t wear earphones all day – your ears need to breathe

Charlotte Phelps; Christian Moro

Don’t wear earphones all day – your ears need to breathe

Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine

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Abstract

Wireless earphone sales are booming, with Apple alone selling an estimated 100 million sets of AirPods in 2020. Being untethered from our phones or devices means we are likely to wear earphones for longer periods. As a result, you might notice your ears feeling more sticky or waxy. Is this common? And what happens to our ears when we wear earphones?

Original language	English
Journal	The Conversation
Publication status	Published - 8 Oct 2021

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Ne gardez pas vos écouteurs toute la journée… Vos oreilles aussi ont besoin de respirer !
Translated title of the contribution: Don’t wear earphones all day – your ears need to breathePhelps, C. & Moro, C., 21 Oct 2021, In: The Conversation.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Online Resource › Education

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Don’t wear earphones all day – your ears need to breathe

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Ne gardez pas vos écouteurs toute la journée… Vos oreilles aussi ont besoin de respirer !

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