‘Cell phone overuse damaging ears

SARGODHA: Excessive use of mobile phone is leading to an increase in ear infections and hands-free overuse is also resulting in the loss of hearing.

These views were expressed by Assistant Professor and Specialist of Nose, Ear and Throat diseases at District Headquarters Teaching Hospital, Dr Khalil Rana, while addressing a workshop on the overuse of mobile phones. He said young people mostly use hands-free which is not beneficial in any way. “The overuse of mobile phones also affects the eyesight,” he added.

Dr Muhammad Khalil said parents should refrain from slapping young children near the ear as their ear covering is very fragile which could be damaged from the impact.

Published in The Express Tribune, March 7^th, 2020.