Some people try to "control noise with noise" by wearing headphones in noisy environments, while others need to wear headphones for long periods of time at work... How to use electronic devices scientifically and stay away from noise damage? Experts remind people that while enjoying the convenience brought by headphones, they should also pay more attention to ear protection and protect their hearing health. During this year's Spring Festival, 15-year-old high school student Xiao Li from Yangjiang, Guangdong, developed severe tinnitus and hearing loss the next day after playing games with headphones overnight. He was diagnosed with sudden deafness at a local hospital and was subsequently transferred to the Department of Otolaryngology at the First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat sen University for inpatient treatment. Xiao Li's chief physician and chief physician of the Department of Otolaryngology at the First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat sen University, Wu Xuan, said that staying up late disrupts the body's biological clock, leading to a decrease in resistance and susceptibility to virus invasion; Playing games overnight for a long time can cause high levels of mental tension and excitement, leading to spasms in small blood vessels and affecting blood circulation in the inner ear; At the same time, wearing headphones for a long time can excessively stimulate the inner ear hair cells with high-intensity sound, causing damage or even death of the hair cells, leading to sudden deafness caused by multiple factors. Improper use of electronic devices such as headphones may have multiple adverse effects on hearing health Wu Xuan said that wearing headphones for a long time can cause irreversible hearing loss, and excessive volume of headphones can damage the hair cells in the inner ear, causing abnormal neural electrical activity and tinnitus. In addition, people who frequently wear headphones are prone to hearing fatigue and other issues. According to Wu Xuan, in recent years, there have been many patients with hearing loss caused by improper use of headphones, mainly students, as well as telephone operators and other professionals. The awareness of ear protection among relevant groups urgently needs to be strengthened. How to scientifically use electronic devices such as headphones to better protect hearing health? Wu Xuan suggests that the first step is to control the volume of the headphones, not exceeding 60 decibels. Secondly, for relevant practitioners, they should not wear headphones continuously for more than 1 hour, and should not wear headphones for a cumulative total of 3 hours per day, during which their ears should be given appropriate relaxation and rest. Experts remind that wearing headphones in noisy environments such as subways, buses, and roads to "control noise with noise" is not advisable, as high-intensity headphone sounds can easily cause hearing damage. Chen Fangdian, Deputy Director of the Ear, Nose and Throat Department of the First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat sen University, stated that when people feel discomfort in their ears when using electronic devices such as headphones, such as hearing loss, ear pain, tinnitus, etc., they should immediately stop using them, let their ears rest, and seek medical attention in a timely manner. In addition, when elderly people experience hearing loss, they should first consult a professional otologist to understand the possible causes and treatment plans, and be cautious of improper use of hearing aids that may delay the condition and even worsen deafness. (New Society)