Tips For Preventing hearing loss

It’s not always possible to prevent hearing loss, but there are some simple things you can do to reduce the risk of damaging your hearing.

?Avoid Too Much Noise

How loud is too loud? If you have to shout over the noise around you, it’s loud enough to damage your hearing. Sounds from motorcycles, concert speakers, power tools like saws and drills, earphones, and more are all loud enough to make a difference.

Limit Loud Sounds in Your Life

Sometimes you can’t avoid the blare of an ambulance siren or the jackhammer on your street corner. But it’s best to limit the amount of time you’re around them. Noise-induced hearing loss is a result of the loudness of sounds and how long you hear them.

Wear Hearing Protection

wearing?ear protection (such as ear defenders) if you work in a noisy environment, such as a?garage workshop or?a building site; special vented earplugs that allow some noise in are also available for musicians

Don’t Smoke

Tobacco can make you more likely to lose your hearing, too, research shows. So if you light up, that’s one more good reason to quit. If you aren?t a smoker, avoid breathing secondhand smoke.

Remove Earwax Properly

A buildup of wax in your ears can muffle sound. But don’t use a cotton swab to clean them out — they can push wax deeper in. Instead, use an at-home irrigation kit to soften wax and gently wash it out. If it gets compacted in your ear, your doctor may need to remove it.

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Have Your Hearing Tested

  • Make an appointment to get a hearing test if you:
  • Have close relatives with hearing loss
  • Have trouble hearing conversations
  • Are around loud noises on a regular basis
  • Often hear ringing in your ears

 

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