Nairobi, Aug. 31 -- For some people, earbuds are a part of the bedtime routine to get what they call 'quality' sleep. They put them on to listen to their favourite music, settle into a favourite podcast or drown out the sound of a snoring partner.

For others, the earbuds have become a way of creating a quiet space at the end of a long day, with soothing sounds helping them relax into sleep.

But is it safe to sleep with earbuds in your ears every night?

According to Dr Valerie Salano, an ENT surgeon at the Aga Khan University Hospital, using earbuds occasionally and at a low volume is generally fine. The concern begins when they become a daily habit, particularly when they are used at high volume or are tight-fitting.

"There are some p...