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Too loud, too long — that's a formula for hearing loss when listening with earbuds, health experts say. Hearing loss occurs when the fibers in the inner ear that respond to sound suffer damage. This ...

Children, teens and adults unknowingly risk their hearing during many activities. The damage can be immediate and permanent or gradual, causing hearing loss over time from prolonged exposure.

Whether you're wearing headphones or earbuds like AirPods to listen to your music, videos, movies or TV shows, it's important to remember that repeated exposure to loud noises can cause hearing loss.

Protect your hearing with the "60/60 rule" next time you're at a concert, wearing headphones, or listening to music.