The world we live in can be a very noisy place.
Some situations are impossible to avoid but
taking these simple precautions could help save
you from losing your hearing altogether.
Proper Protection is a necessity around constant high level noise sources, even if you are only occasionally exposed to it.
2. Noise at Home.
A pair of disposable foam ear plugs are an essential tool when using lawn mowers, chain saws, and other power equipment.
3. Personal Stereo Systems.
Headphones and earbuds concentrate high sound levels very close to your eardrums. Turn it down to keep hearing the music.
4. Firearms.
Hunting or target practice, shooting with unprotected ears is a miss. Earphones or custom ear plugs should be a must.
5. Foreign Objects.
Fingers, pens, tweezers, and cotton swabs don’t belong in your ears. If something gets stuck seek medical help immediately.
6. Medications.
The use/abuse of certain medications can be damaging to your auditory system obey dosage levels and consult your physicians.
Click here for a list
of these medications.
7. Too much Earwax.
Certain conditions cause wax to accumulate and
block sound passage. Let us examine and remove
the buildup.
8.
Ignorance.
Don’t take hearing for granted. Things like air
travel with and ear infection can be painful and
damaging. Give your ears the care the need.
