Although schools have transitioned to e-learning, we have to make peace with the fact that nothing about it is like being taught in a classroom. Kids are now wired to their screens with earphones or headphones in order to pay attention in class and converse with one another on a daily basis. And as is with most things, this routine can have negative consequences if not done in moderation — hearing loss being a major concern, along with conditions like tinnitus, hyperacusis, dizziness, ear infection and excessive ear wax.

To ensure your child's safety, Dr Dillon D'souza, ENT consultant and head and neck surgeon at Jaslok Hospital and Desa's Hospital, suggests the following factors to keep in mind: