Chinedu never went anywhere without his AirPods. From blasting Afrobeats in traffic to tuning into podcasts while working, his ears were always occupied. But one day, he noticed a ringing sound that wouldn’t go away. A quick visit to the doctor confirmed it—early signs of hearing loss.

Many of us are guilty of the same habits:

• Playing music at full volumes with earphones

• Holding our phones too close to our ears during long calls

• Ignoring that uncomfortable ear pain after loud concerts or parties

• Dipping all manner of objects into the ear to clean

 

Hearing loss isn’t always sudden—it sneaks up on you! The good news? It’s preventable. 

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Protecting your Ears in a Noisy World

♣  Keep the volume down – Follow the 60/60 rule: 60% volume for no more than 60 minutes at a stretch.

♣  Give your ears a break – Take short listening breaks when using earphones for extended periods.

♣  Clean your ears safely – No cotton buds! They push wax deeper, which can lead to blockages.

Many of us believe that cleaning our ears with cotton buds is good hygiene, but the truth is, it can push wax deeper. Your ears are self-cleaning—let them do their job!

♣  Avoid loud environments – If you must, use ear protection at concerts or noisy workplaces.

♣  Avoid the use of sharp objects – Such as keys, pen covers, match sticks, into the ear.  

♣ Use noise-canceling headphones instead of increasing volume to block out external noise.

♣  Get regular hearing check-ups, especially if you notice ringing sounds (tinnitus) or difficulty hearing in noisy places.

 

Your hearing is precious—protect it while you can. A little care today can save you from future hearing problems. 

Do you use your earphones responsibly? Or are you guilty of some of these habits? Share your thoughts in the comments!

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