It’s no secret that young people love their music—but could your favourite playlist be damaging your hearing?
With more of us using headphones and earbuds than ever before, hearing loss in teenagers and young adults is on the rise. Research suggests that listening to music at high volumes for extended periods—especially through in-ear devices like iPods, smartphones or wireless buds—can lead to noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL).
Unlike age-related hearing loss, NIHL can start in your teens and is permanent. Many people don’t notice the signs until it’s too late: struggling to hear conversations in noisy places, muffled sounds, or ringing in the ears (tinnitus) after listening to music.
At Coastal Hearing in North Wales, we’re passionate about prevention. If you're under 30 and listen to music daily through headphones, it's worth having a hearing check—especially if you’ve ever felt your ears ringing after a long listening session.
Simple changes like using volume-limiting settings or switching to over-ear headphones can help protect your hearing for years to come.
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