Loudness and time together determine risk, which is why habits beat bottles.
Simple Rules
- Rule of thumb: about 60 percent volume for about 60 minutes, then a break.
- If someone beside you can hear your music, it is too loud.
- Noise-cancelling headphones let you listen at lower volume in noisy places.
- If your ears ring or sound muffled after listening, turn it down and rest.
Next Steps
See all five habits and when symptoms need a professional.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This is not medical advice.
