Does Wearing Earphones for Only One Hour Increase Bacteria?

Moreover, a study published in the Online Journal of Health and Allied Sciences found that frequent and constant use of earphones increases bacterial growth in the ear and sharing of earphones might be a potential vector of commensals. 

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Also, people who wear in-ear headphones are at a higher risk of developing swimmer’s ear, which is an infection of the outer ear canal that is caused by bacteria or fungi when water stays in the ear canal for a long period of time. 

Additionally, cheaper quality or improper use of earphones may give rise to abrasion, leading to breakage of the skin which might be a portal of infection. 

So, while wearing earphones does not necessarily increase the amount of bacteria in your ears by 700 times, it is important to clean your earphones regularly and avoid wearing them for long periods of time. 

Also, you should ask a doctor if you develop any ear pain or discomfort.

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