There are steps you can take each day to support your hearing health, and our team at Beneficial Hearing Aid Center is dedicated to helping you learn about them. Here are five daily habits to keep your hearing in the best shape.
Protect Your Ears in Loud Environments
According to the CDC, around “12.5% of children and adolescents aged 6–19 years and 17% of adults aged 20–69 years have suffered permanent damage to their hearing from excessive exposure to noise.”
Consistent exposure to sounds 85 decibels (dB) or louder can harm your inner ear and lead to noise-induced hearing loss. Protect your hearing by wearing earplugs in loud environments and limiting the volume on your headphones.
Let Your Ears Rest
If you are often in noisy spaces, it is important to give your ears a break. Find a quiet space or use noise-canceling headphones to help your ears and auditory system recover from sound exposure.
Be Mindful of Certain Medications
Some medications, known as ototoxic drugs, can damage your hearing. These include aspirin, some antibiotics, antidepressants, heart medications and analgesics. Contact your doctor if you notice hearing changes after starting a new medication.
Stay Hydrated
Dehydration can impact the fluid balance in your ear, which helps maintain your hearing. Drinking water throughout the day will help keep your ears healthy and functioning optimally.
Schedule Regular Hearing Tests
Because hearing loss often develops gradually, it can be easy to miss at first—which is why regular hearing tests are important. Schedule an appointment with Beneficial Hearing Aid Center to begin your journey toward customized audiological care.