Pizza is an interesting thing. As long as it meets a few standard criteria (crust, sauce, cheese, etc.) regardless of the toppings, it’s still pizza. That’s similar to hearing loss. As long as you are having trouble hearing sound, whether it’s related to an obstruction, age, loud noise, or anything else, it’s still hearing loss.
Restricting the damage is normally the first thing to do when you start to detect hearing loss. There are, after all, some basic steps you can take to safeguard your ears and control further hearing loss.
Tip 1: Keep your ears clean
Did you clean behind your ears? It’s one of those original hygiene instructions you learn (or should have learned), right? When it comes to hearing health, we aren’t concerned with the space behind your ears, but rather your inner ears.
Keeping your ears free of wax buildups can help your hearing in a few different ways:
- If you use hearing aids, earwax will also interfere with their operation. If this happens you might think that your hearing is getting even worse.
- Unkempt ears increase your risk of developing an ear infection, which causes inflammation that, when severe enough, interferes with your ability to hear. When your ear infection goes away, your normal hearing will typically come back.
- Sound waves will have a more difficult time reaching your inner ear if you have substantial buildup. Because of this, your ability to hear becomes diminished.
- Your brain and your ability to decipher sounds can be affected over time by untreated hearing loss.
If you notice earwax accumulation, it’s absolutely not recommended that you dig around in there with a cotton swab. Cotton swabs can jam the earwax further up into the ear canal and can trigger even more damage. Instead, use over-the-counter ear drops.
Tip 2: Avoid loud noises that could lead to hearing loss
This one should be fairly obvious. The issue is that most people have no clue what a “loud noise” actually is. it isn’t just blaring speakers or loud rock concerts that damage your hearing, freeway driving can be loud enough to harm your ears over a long period of time. Your ears can also be compromised by things like your lawn mower engine. And when you’re out celebrating the 4th of July, be careful to protect your hearing!
Here are a few useful ways to eliminate noise damage:
- When you’re watching movies or listening to tunes, watch your headphone volume. Most cellphones include built-in alerts when you’re nearing a hazardous level.
- When you can’t prevent being in a loud environment, use hearing protection. If you want to attend a loud rock concert or if you work in a noisy factory that’s fine but don’t forget your hearing protection. You can get plenty of protection from modern earplugs and earmuffs.
- When volume levels get too high, you can use an app on your phone to let you know.
The damage to your ears from loud noises will build up slowly. So, even if your hearing “seems” good after a noisy event, that doesn’t mean it is. Only a hearing specialist can let you know if you have hearing loss.
Tip 3: Treat any hearing loss you might have
Hearing loss generally builds over time. So you’ll be better able to avoid further harm if you catch it early. So when it comes to hearing loss, this is why having it treated is so important. Effective treatments (on which you follow through) will put your hearing in the best possible condition.
Treatment works like this:
- We will help you avoid further damage by supplying you with individualized advice and guidelines.
- Some, but not all damage can be avoided by hearing aids. With a hearing aid, you’re unlikely to turn up the tv to harmful volumes. Hearing can stop further deterioration of your hearing by preventing this kind of damage.
- Hearing aids prevent the brain strain and social isolation that worsen hearing loss-related health issues.
Limit hearing loss – it will help you in the long run
Treatment is one of the main ways to prevent hearing loss in spite of the fact that there’s no cure. Treating your hearing loss properly will stop additional damage while preserving your current degree of hearing.
In the years to come you will be providing yourself with the best chance for healthy hearing if you get hearing loss treatment from us, use hearing protection, and practice quality hygiene!