Body Electric: Your earbuds and you—what all that listening is doing to us
TED Radio Hour
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Temporary Hearing Loss Indicates Overexposure
Temporary hearing loss occurs when exposure to loud sounds exceeds the capacity of the ears, leading to the inability to hear audio. If the audio becomes inaudible after listening to a podcast at a high volume, it indicates a temporary hearing loss. This condition is reversible, and by allowing the ears to rest overnight, the ability to hear audio should be restored.
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