Hearing: How Does Yours Rate?
How familiar are you with your ears? Take this short quiz and find out! Should someone
who enjoys scuba diving and the shooting range wear sonic air valves?
"Sonic air valves" is a term that means "ear plugs". Janet likes to listen to her record player and her transistor radio as loud as possible. Is her mother correct in telling her that her hearing will be damaged if she does not turn it down?
If Thomas worries about earwax clogging his ears, is it smart to regularly clean them out? Yes you should wear ear plugs whenever you are diving or will be around loud noises, and sorry Mom, loud music won't damage your hearing, but improperly clearing wax from your ears can!
Teanagers do not experience growth changes associated with their ears as they do with their voices. One's hearing can still be injured if your ears are placed under any unnecessary pressure. Anyone who decides to try scuba diving should always learn how to breathe.
If you are too close to fired guns or airplane motors, your hearing will be adversely affected. But no matter how much you might dislike their music, rock and roll played on a player at full volume is no more likely to damage your teens ears than would classical music played at the same volume.
Experts tell us that most of the ear wax that forms in the ear canal is harmless and serves a purpose. Only the exterior portion of the ear should be cleaned of wax. Anyone that uses a match stick or bobby pin to clean the inner portion of their ear risks causing an ear infection or rupturing the ear drum.
If you are one of those people who has issues with wax, get it checked out by a qualified ear specialist or physician. Doctors advise against inserting any object with a point into your ear, such as toothpicks, hairpins, and matchsticks.
Many schools are now using tests to check the hearing of the students to help with problems they may be having. If you don't get a good score on this kind of test, you don't need to accept this score as your ultimate score.
Recovering from a cold or even unknowingly choosing not to hear what authority figures are saying could cause you to get a low score the first time around. What this means is, your "hearing loss" may not have anything to do with your ears, but has everything to do with your attitude.
Always check with your doctor before swimming if you have an ear infection. Some treatments and medicines that treat ear infections specify that the ear canal should be kept dry. Earaches should always be cause for concern and should be mentioned to your doctor.
The common cold can also cause some problems with your hearing for a short period of time. This is not a cause for concern unless it continues, at which point you should consult a doctor.
You may have some excess fluid remaining in the middle ear which can be removed. Not addressing the problem may lead to hearing loss.
Try not to feel overwhelmed if you do have auditory difficulty, as at least 10% of Americans experience some form of hearing trouble. You should guard your hearing and treat it preciously. Your ear dum which is fragile and tiny allows you to hear sounds from a baby to a full orchestra.
If you like to engage in any activities that you feel might put your hearing at risk, ask your doctor for ways to protect your ears. They can provide valuable suggestions, whether you are a competitive swimmer or an average person with the common cold. Doctors can also give you pointers on how to deal with a hearing impairment and how to assist those who suffer from the same.
by: John Chambers
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