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Responsible Listening
Caution! Avoid potential hearing loss.
Damage to hearing occurs when a person is exposed to 
loud sounds over time. The risk of hearing loss 
increases as sound is played louder and for longer 
durations. Prolonged exposure to loud sounds 
(including music) is the most common cause of 
preventable hearing loss. Some scientific research 
suggests that using portable audio devices, such as 
portable music players and cell phones, at high volume 
settings for long durations may lead to permanent 
noise-induced hearing loss. 
This includes the use of headphones (including 
headsets, earbuds, and Bluetooth
®
 or other wireless 
devices). Exposure to very loud sound has also been 
associated in some studies with tinnitus (a ringing in 
the ear), hypersensitivity to sound, and distorted 
hearing. Individual susceptibility to noise-induced 
hearing loss and potential hearing problem varies. 
Additionally, the amount of sound produced by a 
portable audio device varies depending on the nature of 
the sound, the device settings, and the headphones