Our ears not only serve to listen but also allow us to maintain balance. It is very important to take care of the health of your ears to avoid infections and other problems.
The pain or discomfort in this area is really unbearable. The good news is that they can be avoided.
Read the following article to find out much more.
Tips to take care of the health of the ears
Do not insert objects
It is very common to put a pen, a finger, a nail, or a swab to scratch or clean. However, they can damage the delicate membranes of the ears and even pierce them.
- In addition, it is not advisable to introduce plant objects to feel better in the face of some auditory discomfort.
Attention should also be paid to young children because they often insert very small objects into their ears. Among these: pieces of toys, seeds or anything they find.
Avoid ototoxic medications
This advice is very important if you suffer from earaches or discomfort very often.
When you go to the doctor ask that you do not prescribe this type of medicine, as it can damage the ear. In most cases they are antibiotics.
Avoid exposure to noise
Being in a traffic jam every day in the city doesn’t do your ears good. Avoid spending a lot of time in areas with these noisy characteristics.
In addition, it is advisable to reduce the visit to places where there are many people or high volume sound, such as a concert, a stadium or a disco.
- Stay only a few minutes (necessary) in manufacturing or industrial areas.
- If you go there very often, put earplugs to protect the ears and muffle the noise.
Do not self-medicate
Never self-medicate. In the event that the ears hurt too much, it is not necessary to place drops or medicines that we find in the medicine cabinet. Perhaps, the tympanic membrane is perforated and this application can lead to a more serious picture.
If you have a match plug or ear wax, have an expert remove it. In the medical office, they have the means and the knowledge to do it without causing harm.
Be careful with the pools
To protect the health of your ears, do not fully immerse yourself in a pool, sea, river, or lagoon. Not by the water itself, but by other components such as chlorine, salt, microorganisms, pollution, etc.
You may get an infection or your ears may be blocked. Blue flag or unhealthy water beaches are best avoided.
- If you love to take a plunge, do it slowly so that the water pressure is not so strong in your ears. This can cause hearing damage.
- You can use special plugs (made of hypoallergenic, light and flexible material) to avoid water accumulation and otitis (inflammation).
Dry well after bathing
Whether in the shower, at home, by the sea or by the pool on vacation. It is necessary to keep the area well dry to avoid the proliferation of diseases.
Moisture in the ear canal can cause fungus, for example, make it hard to hear, etc. With a soft cotton towel, we can dry the pinna of the ear.
- Put the towel around and turn your head so that the water that may have been lodged descends.
- Repeat with the other ear.
Do not abuse the headphones or earphones
The headphones are perfect for enjoying music without others have to bear. But sometimes, we don’t realize it and we keep turning up the volume.
If you listen to music using headphones and when removing them you feel like a whistle, then either you have used them for a long time or the volume was too high. This, according to multiple studies, can lead to long-term problems.
In that case, avoid listening to music in this way for three days in a row, so that the eardrums rest.
- A good measure to know if the volume is high is when the person next to you can hear it.
Beware of the wind
It can be while driving the car and leaving the window open or riding a bike on a very windy day. Something that is extremely dangerous to the health of the ears is having a fan very close to the ear.
- Strong air circulation in the pinnae can cause ringing, inflammation, and pain.
Speak well with the mobile
Most people cannot speak well on the phone. Some press the handset against their ear to hear better or because the call is choppy. For long conversations or if you spend all day using your mobile:
- Change the device from ear to ear.
- Do not play at maximum volume.
- If possible, use “hands-free” to rest your arms and ears.
Clean properly
Cleaning the ears is a fundamental point and not everyone knows how to do it well.
- In the case of the external auditory pinna (the ear) use a damp tissue, such as a towel.
If at any time the pain is unbearable, see a doctor immediately. It is he who will find the root of the problem and guide you properly.