How To Take Care Of Your Ears
The ears allow humans to hear. However, it is important to provide proper care to ensure they continue to work as they should. The following tips can help to ensure they continue to work correctly.
Protect the ears from blows. Wrestlers, boxers and those who participate in contact sports should wear headgear that also protects the ears. With repeated blows to the ear, one can develop a condition known as cauliflower ear. This condition results from damage to the cartilage that causes a permanent deformity.
When piercing the ear, be sure to use caution. If the cartilage is being pierced, it is especially important to take care of the piercing. Infections to the cartilage can cause permanent damage and ruin the look of the nicest of earrings.
Only use a washcloth covered finger to clean the ear. Never put small items into the ear canal for cleaning, including any cotton swabs. The structure is very narrow and these tools can damage it. In addition, this can press wax against the ear drum, causing it to be compacted, making it difficult to hear.
Do not try to remove ear wax. It helps to trap and eliminate foreign materials that find their way into the ear. Most of the time, there is no need to clean wax from one's ear canal. If it becomes visible a few drops of ear wax remover can help to clean the canal.
Avoid places where loud noises are present. Firing ranges, rock concerts, NASCAR races and construction sites have high levels of noise that can cause damage. If you must shout in order to be heard, you should avoid the place or protect the ears using ear plugs.
When experiencing an earache, see the doctor. Infections may cause damage to one's ear drum or bones in the inner ear. Doctors may provide a prescription or surgery to prevent frequent infection.
Upper respiratory infections can also spread to the ears. Certain medications may cause problems with ear health. Be sure to take the prescribed medication in accordance with the label directions.
If you smoke, stop. Tobacco use can affect the health of the ears. Smokers are more likely to have problems than those who do not.
Genetics may affect the health of one's ears. If problems develop, a hearing aid may help. They can be fitted to amplify the noises that need to be heard while cancelling the background noises.
Protect the ears from blows. Wrestlers, boxers and those who participate in contact sports should wear headgear that also protects the ears. With repeated blows to the ear, one can develop a condition known as cauliflower ear. This condition results from damage to the cartilage that causes a permanent deformity.
When piercing the ear, be sure to use caution. If the cartilage is being pierced, it is especially important to take care of the piercing. Infections to the cartilage can cause permanent damage and ruin the look of the nicest of earrings.
Only use a washcloth covered finger to clean the ear. Never put small items into the ear canal for cleaning, including any cotton swabs. The structure is very narrow and these tools can damage it. In addition, this can press wax against the ear drum, causing it to be compacted, making it difficult to hear.
Do not try to remove ear wax. It helps to trap and eliminate foreign materials that find their way into the ear. Most of the time, there is no need to clean wax from one's ear canal. If it becomes visible a few drops of ear wax remover can help to clean the canal.
Avoid places where loud noises are present. Firing ranges, rock concerts, NASCAR races and construction sites have high levels of noise that can cause damage. If you must shout in order to be heard, you should avoid the place or protect the ears using ear plugs.
When experiencing an earache, see the doctor. Infections may cause damage to one's ear drum or bones in the inner ear. Doctors may provide a prescription or surgery to prevent frequent infection.
Upper respiratory infections can also spread to the ears. Certain medications may cause problems with ear health. Be sure to take the prescribed medication in accordance with the label directions.
If you smoke, stop. Tobacco use can affect the health of the ears. Smokers are more likely to have problems than those who do not.
Genetics may affect the health of one's ears. If problems develop, a hearing aid may help. They can be fitted to amplify the noises that need to be heard while cancelling the background noises.
