Tinnitus and cell phones: the role of electromagnetic radiofrequency radiation.
Medeiros LN, Sanchez TG. · 2016
View Original AbstractCell phone radiation can penetrate ear tissues and may trigger or worsen tinnitus, especially in electromagnetically sensitive individuals.
Plain English Summary
Brazilian researchers reviewed 165 studies to examine whether cell phone radiation might cause or worsen tinnitus (ringing in the ears). They found that radiofrequency radiation from phones can penetrate ear tissues and cause biological effects, with some people being more sensitive to electromagnetic exposure. The review concluded there's reasonable evidence to suggest caution when using mobile phones to prevent hearing damage and tinnitus.
Why This Matters
This comprehensive review adds important weight to concerns about cell phone radiation affecting our auditory system. What makes this research particularly significant is that it connects two well-documented phenomena: the proven ability of radiofrequency radiation to penetrate tissues and cause biological effects, and the clinical observation that some tinnitus patients report their symptoms worsen with heavy phone use on the same ear. The science demonstrates that electromagnetic hypersensitivity and tinnitus may share common biological pathways, suggesting the effects aren't just coincidental. Put simply, your daily phone habits could be affecting your hearing health in ways we're only beginning to understand.
Exposure Information
Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study.
Study Details
The aim of this study was to evaluate the available evidence about the possible causal association between tinnitus and exposure to electromagnetic waves.
A literature review was performed searching for the following keywords: tinnitus, electromagnetic fi...
EMRFR can penetrate exposed tissues and safety exposure levels have been established. These waves pr...
There are already reasonable evidences to suggest caution for using mobile phones to prevent auditory damage and the onset or worsening of tinnitus.
Show BibTeX
@article{ln_2016_tinnitus_and_cell_phones_2721,
author = {Medeiros LN and Sanchez TG.},
title = {Tinnitus and cell phones: the role of electromagnetic radiofrequency radiation.},
year = {2016},
url = {https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26602000/},
}