India, April 28 -- Sharing earphones seems like a very innocuous act. Your friend forgets their earphones, you hand them one, or you are strolling in the park, sharing a pair with your partner. It all feels very easy, romantic and well, sharing is caring, right? But in reality, are there unintended consequences waiting on the other side?ALSO READ: Breathing through your mouth? ENT surgeon shares major health risks: From gum problems to sore throat

Dr Anil Kumar Rai, consultant ENT at Fortis Greater Noida, shared with HT Lifestyle in a conversation that there are potential risks to this otherwise casual, everyday, even generous gesture. As a matter of fact, you may be endangering both yourself and the person you are sharing earphones with...