Worried about your ears? We hear you.

Earbuds are usually safe when used correctly. Still, it’s possible to damage your ears or hearing. Make an appointment with your primary care doctor or clinician if you notice hearing loss or signs of an ear infection such as redness, itchiness, ear pain, ear discharge, hearing changes or fever.

Primary care doctors can diagnose and treat hundreds of conditions. They’ll talk with you about your symptoms, and work with you to create a treatment plan. And if you need more advanced care, they can refer you to an audiologist who specializes in diagnostic hearing tests, or an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor who can treat underlying conditions that may be contributing to hearing issues.

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