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5 Daily Habits That Are Quietly Harming Your Ears

Introduction


We take such pride in our eyes, skin, and even teeth, but what about our ears? While being one of our most important senses we use on a daily basis, hearing health tends to go unnoticed until it's too late. It's staggering that many individuals who think they're being innocent are still quietly destroying their ears on a daily basis with seemingly harmless habits. Let's discover these culprits and how to save our precious hearing.


1. Using Cotton Buds to Clean Your Ears

This is possibly the most popular ear-related error. Cotton swabs are NOT intended for use inside your ear canal. Rather than clean, they tend to push the wax in deeper, potentially causing impaction or eardrum damage.

Improved alternative: Allow your ears to self-clean or apply ear drops prescribed by ENT specialists. If there is discomfort or blockage, see an expert.

Cleaning Ear with Buds


2. Playing Music at High Volume (Especially with Earbuds)


We understand life is music. But playing your playlist louder than 85 decibels (which is about 70% of maximum volume) can lead to Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) in the long run.

Quick tip: Use the 60/60 rule—60% volume for no longer than 60 minutes at a time. Noise-cancelling headphones are worth the investment over higher volume.



3. Disregarding Ear Infections or Waiting Too Long to Treat Them

Ache, discharge, or blocked sound? Don't ignore it. Untreated infections can cause permanent hearing loss or even affect brain functions if they spread.

Why is it matters : For children and the elderly in particular, even small infections require immediate attention from an ENT doctor.



4. Excessive Use of Earphones in Congested or Noisy Places

Using earphones on busy roads or construction sites not only makes you turn up the volume but also keeps you cut off from the world, causing hearing damage as well as safety hazards.

Pro tip: Use over-the-ear headphones with noise isolation, or better yet, take breaks and enjoy natural silence when possible.



5. Swimming Without Ear Protection

Whether in pools or rivers, exposing the ears to water can lead to swimmers’ ear (otitis externa), a painful infection caused by trapped moisture.

Protect yourself: Use waterproof earplugs or a swim cap, and dry your ears gently after swimming.


Using Ear Protection While Swimming
Using Ear Protection While Swimming



When Should You Visit a Doctor?

If you are suffering from constant ringing (tinnitus), hearing loss, itching, or recurrent infections, it's always better to consult an ENT specialist.

Your hearing waits for no one. Don't take your ears lightly.



Where do you get help? Arvachin Hospital is There for You.

At Best Hospital in Varanasi (Arvachin Hospital), we offer:

● 24/7 Emergency care with a rapid response team for any sudden injuries
● State-of-the-art ENT diagnostics, including audiometry, endoscopy, and imaging for accurate evaluation
● Experienced ENT specialists and general physicians available around the clock
● Equipped operation theatres and microsurgical tools for advanced ear procedures when needed


📍 Location: 1700, Amara Khaira Chak, Bypass NH2, Akhari, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221011
📞 Contact: 09695953111

🌐 Website: www.arvachinhospital.com



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