The allergies caused by the use of headphones They are not very frequent, but there are a number of representative cases that have led to more and more measures being taken to take care of their quality. However, there is no unanimity as to the factors that can cause them and it has been shown that any headset can cause these types of reactions.
Of the hundreds of options that exist for headphones, this time we will review the allergies caused by Apple AirPods and how we can prevent them.
How to prevent allergies from the use of headphones?
The first thing we must know to attack any unwanted reaction is some of the most frequent symptoms, taking into account that some of them may be experienced in parallel, or some may predominate over another. In this case and according to a list shared from SamaGame as an experience and not as a medical guide, these include:
-Swelling inside the ear.
-Itching in the ears or in the ear canal.
-Red and sensitive ears.
-Inflammation.
-Supuration and drainage from the ear.
-Discharge of transparent liquid.
-Ears with crusts, scabs and scaly.
-Clogged ears or full ears.
-Ear infection.
Clearly, none of the above items are encouraging and we can observe them from the first moment we use the headphones or a few minutes later. So, if you have ever experienced a similar sensation when using AirPods, the first question we can ask ourselves is whether we are allergic to some of its components.
Know composition materials: According to Apple, most of its headphones like AirPods, EarPods, and Beats can contain nickel, acrylates, methacrylates, plastic, silicone, stainless steel, and thermoplastic elastomer. Therefore, and in case of knowing a previous allergy to some of these components, it is advisable to do a test with a single earphone and be attentive to any of the symptoms, before using them for a longer period.
Headphone size: In addition to the material, other factors such as the wrong size of AirPods could cause some irritation or inflammation of the ear, which could lead to more painful symptoms.
Know more: How to properly clean AirPods Pro
Cleaning the AirPods: On the other hand, and although it seems obvious, many times we neglect to clean our headphones without thinking that dirt, lint, sweat, wax and other residues in contact with the AirPods, and consequently in contact with the ears, can cause these symptoms.
Finally, and if you have felt an allergy for any of these reasons, it is also important to treat the symptoms under medical supervision, since any additional factor such as objects or medications can seriously alter any symptom.
Source : Techradar
