India, Nov. 10 -- Dr Shrekha Padmakshan, an ENT specialist at Fortis Hospital, Kalyan, outlined how loud noise during Diwali can affect children’s ears and shared precautionary measures, according to an HT Lifestyle report updated on Nov. 6, 2026.
Children’s risk factors
Dr Shrekha Padmakshan said children’s ears are not biologically more fragile, but children are more exposed, less able to protect themselves, and “have more to lose.” She said children’s smaller ear canals can deliver a higher sound pressure at the eardrum than in adults.
She listed reasons children may be at higher risk from loud noises during the festive season:
* Behaviour-wise: They stand closer, hold crackers, and are curious about the bang
* Developing hearing: Ev...