Noise exposure and poor ear hygiene can damage your ears permanently, particularly if you’re exposed to routine noise. You can guard your hearing by:
Wearing Earplugs
Wax, cotton, or silicone earplugs can protect you when you’re working in noisy environments. If the noise exceeds 85 dB you will need padded earmuffs and custom earplugs.
Keeping the Volume Down
Exposing your ears to listening levels of over 85 decibels regularly can be destructive, so observe the 60/60 rule, which states that you should expose yourself to only 60% of your maximum volume for no more than an hour at a time.
Stop Smoking
Smoking reduces the flow of oxygen to your inner ear. This can lead to inflammation that increases the risk of hearing loss.
Don’t Use Cotton Swabs
Earwax protects your ears from fungal and bacterial infections, so removing it routinely raises the odds of ear infections. It also keeps dust and hair away from your eardrums. It’s best to ask a professional to clear the buildup if it’s affecting your hearing.
Protect Yourself From Injury
Wear helmets when you cycle, bike, or ski. Head and ear injuries are more common than you might think.
Get Your Hearing Checked Regularly
If you’re exposed to noise or experience frequent ear problems, you should have your hearing checked regularly. Google for a hearing test near me with a specialist site such as www.imperialhearing.com/audiologist-near-me.
If you’re struggling to keep up with conversations when there’s white noise in the background, it’s time to see an audiologist.
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