AirPods vs Wired Earbuds: For many of us, AirPods have become the ultimate status when it comes to wireless freedom. However, a hidden health crisis may lurk beneath the sleek design. From ear infections to radiation risks, health experts have been sounding alarms for a while. Wired earbuds are not just cheaper but safer too. The best thing is that this isn’t hype but science-backed reality.
In a video shared on Instagram, Dr Vartika Vishwani, an eminent surgical oncologist, talks about the fact that airpods emit Bluetooth radiofrequency (RF) radiation, classified by the World Health Organization’s IARC as “possibly carcinogenic” (Group 2B). According to a study from the Journal of Environmental Health, prolonged use of airpods could increase oxidative stress in brain cells, mimicking early Alzheimer’s markers.
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Specific absorption rate (SAR) tests suggest that AirPods tend to exceed safe limits when used in-ear. This could easily translate to headaches, sleep disruptions or tinnitus. Furthermore, over-reliance on constant connectivity spikes dopamine crashes, fueling anxiety and addiction.
If this is not all, wireless buds trap wax and moisture, breeding bacteria such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa. According to a 2024 Otolaryngology study, a significant majority of AirPods result in the development of staph infections linked to chronic otitis externa (swimmer’s ear).
On the other hand, wired earbuds are easier to clean with alcohol wipes, reducing the risk of infections by as much as 70 to 80 percent.
Battery compartments in AirPods tend to collect debris and sweat, fostering antibiotic-resistant bugs. In humid regions like Delhi NCR, this could easily transform AirPods into petri dishes. Many health experts have issued a strict warning in the past that the use of AirPods could lead to vertigo and balance issues from inner-ear inflammation.
There is no denying the fact that AirPods symbolize convenience but at what cost? Radiofrequency (RF), infections, hearing theft and what not! The risks outweigh seamless pairing. Wired earbuds on the other hand offer uncompromised safety, superior sound and eco-thrift.
Plug in, tune out the hype and protect your future self. Your ears will thank you!
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