- Adjust the volume of your radio or TV: A good rule of thumb is that the volume is not too high if others around you can still understand you without having to speak loudly.
- Keep sufficient distance to sound sources: The closer you are to a loud sound source, the more harmful it can be for your hearing. Avoid being too close to speakers or sound boxes and try to keep at least 2 meters away. At major events or festivals, it is wise to change positions regularly to vary distance from sound.
- Choose high-quality hearing protection: Tailor-made earplugs are a bit more expensive, but they are worth the investment, especially if you regularly go to concerts or work with noisy machines. They are also more comfortable than normal earplubs.
- Avoid noisy environments: Try to avoid places with a lot of noise as much as possible. If that is not possible, make sure you wear earplugs to protect your ears.
- Give your hearing peace: Also your ears need rest from time to time. Give them at least 24 hours of rest after you are exposed to noise. During this period avoid loud music and noisy places. If you are at a multiday festival, then regularly find a quiet place and wear earplugs.
- Invest in high-quality headphones: Traditional earpieces are close to your eardrums and can damage your hearing faster. Do not set the volume above 60% of the maximum volume and do not listen longer than an hour in a row. Make sure that fellow passengers on the bus or train cannot hear what you are listening to.
- Be careful during pregnancy: During pregnancy, you must protect not only your own hearing, but also that of your unborn baby. Your abdomen and amniotic fluid mute sound only to a limited extent, while being easily exposed to 100 decibels at a concert. This can harm the development of your baby's hearing.
- Protect the hearing of your children: Earplugs are usually not suitable for children. Use earplug headphones instead to protect their sensitive hearing.
- Know that smoking can exacerbate hearing damage: Smoking can have unexpected effects on your hearing, as it affects the blood vessels and can reduce blood flow. This can exacerbate hearing problems or lead to impaired hearing in the long term.
- Please note that warning signals: If you suffer from hearing loss, ringing or whistles for more than 24 hours, please consult an ENT doctor immediately. You can examine symptoms and discuss treatments for hearing loss with you. Do not wait too long, as delay can reduce the effectiveness of therapy and medication.
10 Tips to Prevent Hearing Damage
From your 30th year of life, hearing gradually starts to deteriorate, and hearing loss can occur even at a younger age. It is important to realize that hearing problems are not reserved for older people. As with most health issues, the saying goes: "Prevention is better than cure." But how exactly can you do that? Here are 10 tips to prevent hearing damage:
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