Speaking on the eve of World Hearing Day, Dr Kapil Sikka, professor of ENT at AIIMS-Delhi, said that a decline in hearing ability caused by prolonged exposure to loud sounds often develops slowly, which is why many people fail to notice it in the early stages. He emphasised that such damage is irreparable but preventable.
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Prolonged, excessive exposure to loud music can lead to early hearing loss: AIIMS experts
March 3, 2026Speaking on the eve of World Hearing Day, Dr Kapil Sikka, professor of ENT at AIIMS-Delhi, said that a decline in hearing ability caused by prolonged exposure to loud sounds often develops slowly, which is why many people fail to notice it in the early stages. He emphasised that such damage is irreparable but preventable.