The hearing ability of the youth is decreasing due to continuous talking on mobile phones with one ear, using earphones or earbuds, and exposure to loud sounds. This leads to a significant number of young people experiencing hearing loss.

Ignoring hearing loss for two to four years can lead to more severe deafness. This has been observed in youth visiting the Neuro-Otology Department at PGI.

About 50 patients aged between 15 to 40 years with low hearing visit the OPD of PGI every week.

Approximately 100 youths visit the OPD of KGMU and Lohia Institute daily with low hearing problems.

The normal sound level for ears should be less than 90 decibels. Sounds above this threshold can cause hearing damage.

Common environments such as parties or homes often have noise levels exceeding 120 decibels, especially from sources like TVs and DJs.

Earbuds produce sound waves that vibrate the eardrums. These vibrations are transmitted through fine bones to the inner ear, where they move tiny hairs within fluid. Continuous exposure to loud sounds weakens the cells connected to these hairs, leading to ...Read more

Doctors are advising affected youth to use hearing aids along with prescribed medicines to manage their hearing loss.