From taking phone calls to listening in on virtual meetings, many Canadians who are using earbuds more than ever may be increasing their risk for developing ear infections.
Dr. Allon Mordel, the medical director at K Health, a medical app that uses artificial intelligence to provide users with primary care, explained that while earbuds don’t cause infections, they could contribute to their development.
Those who wear earbuds for long stretches of time, or very regularly, or live in humid environments, might have a heightened risk. “The first sign is going to be a bit of discomfort and really itching,” he said. “Itching is usually the first sign before any pain, before anything else develops.”
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