How To Protect Your Hearing As You Age

​About 15% of adults, 18 years and up are experiencing some hearing problems. Basically, aging comes with hearing loss. The risk of this condition from developing increases as you age. In spite of this inevitable circumstance, there are ways to keep your hearing healthy as you age:

Avoid Harmful Noises
People experience hearing loss at a fast rate even at a younger age. This is because of various environmental factors. It is better for your ears to minimize the harmful sound in your life. Turn down the volume of your TV, car radio, and stereo. 

This also applies when you are listening to your gadgets such as a smartphone, laptop, or tablet. When listening to music using earbuds or headphones, it is advisable not to go beyond 50% to 80%. 

Consult With Your Doctor 
Certain medications can affect your ability to hear. For example, if you are taking a large dose of aspirin for a few days, you may experience side effects on your hearing temporarily. Some diuretic drugs can also have an effect on hearing. 

If someone in your family has a hearing problem, let your physician know about it, considering that hearing loss can be genetic. The professional can advise you on what measures to take. 

Monitor You Hearing
Ask for a hearing examination in your annual physical checkup. The test will be the baseline that the audiologist can use when monitoring the condition of your hearing loss in the future. Even though you have no problems with hearing now, it would be beneficial to have a hearing test so a doctor can compare it at a later date. 

Use Proper Hygiene
Take extra care when scratching your ear or removing earwax. If you think that earwax is affecting your hearing, consult with your doctor regarding its removal safely and properly. 

When traveling by plane, yawn and swallow several times during the plane landing. Take a decongestant if you are suffering from a sinus infection, flu, cold, or upper respiratory infection. You may also apply a nasal spray before your plane lands. In addition, when blowing your nose, do it gently. 

You can slow down or stop your hearing problems if you take preventive precautions now. It is important if your insurance includes hearing coverage. 

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