Do ear buds cause hearing loss?

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Do ear buds cause hearing loss?

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May 5, 2010

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In general, headphones for audio devices increase your risk of damaged hearing, but this is especially true of ear buds. Learn more about how we hear sound and why ear buds can so easily damage your hearing in this episode. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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May 5, 2010

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