We are mostly aware that it is important to take good care
of our bodies, eat well balanced diet, exercise regularly, wash our face, and
most importantly, visit the doctor as often as possible for regular check-ups. What about our ears? Many people pay little or
no attention to this vital organ of the body. The ear as another vital organ of
the body is very sensitive and therefore, important to all humans. Our ear
gives us that sense of life, without it we feel lost and out of place. The deaf
and dumb people we see on the streets would wish their cases were different. Some
of these people might have been born that way, but many others lost their
hearing as a result of lack of care for the ear. In order to remain sound and keep
your ears from developing problem, it is therefore important that we care for
them as well as pay attention to any issues you notice that might be affecting
your ears. If any ear problem occurs, you are going to feel as uncomfortable as
anything you can ever think of. The feeling is usually weird and very
disturbing. It is much better to avoid the problem.
It is good for us to know that the ear can actually clean
itself, and for most people ear canals do not need to be cleaned. The best
thing you can do for your ears is to not put anything in them that is smaller
than your elbow. Wax is not formed in the deep part of the ear canal, but
rather the outer part of the canal near the external opening. If left alone,
old earwax naturally migrates out of the ear as a result of jaw movement.
Inserting sharp or pointed objects into the ear will only push wax further into
the canal and may even cause trauma to the canal wall or the eardrum. So let
nature run its course and simply use a washcloth or tissue to wipe the outer
ear after you bathe or shower. This is very important tip for us. Earwax is
really nothing too serious or dangerous, but it becomes a concern when there is
a complete blockage in the ear canal. You may experience feelings like ear
ache, ringing in the ear, coughing or a feeling of fullness in the ear. As soon
as you begin to feel those symptoms, it is always good to see a licensed and
qualified ear doctor, because these feelings can be very disturbing. Here are few tips on how to care for your ears
and keep them clean:
Clean the outer part
of your ear but never put anything sharp object inside your ear canal. Many
people believe that it is only when you deep cotton swab into the ear that it
gets clean. This is not true. Cleaning
the outer part is enough to keep the ears clean.
Avoid listening to
loud music for two long. Always avoid noisy environment like constructions
sites, firing range or anything that creates loud noise.
Use ear protection
plugs if you can’t avoid noisy places.
Keep your health
conditions in proper check. This is because if infections and illnesses
spread they can affect anywhere including your ears. Therefore, make sure that
you treat yourself of any illnesses as much as possible.
Visit your doctor at
least twice a year, specifically for ear check-up. This is very important
for our whole body, because if any part of your body is sick, it affects all
other parts of the body.
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