How to prevent hearing loss?

Author: Aakash Sharma

Hearing loss is something which cannot be prevented always. Congenital hearing loss and hearing loss acquired from a trauma or accident is something which cannot be prevented but getting hearing loss from poor health and loud noises is something which is under our control.

Always consult a doctor when or if you get any sensation of discomfort in your ears. If you ever feel a need to consult a doctor regarding blurry or distorted sounds or having a hard time interpreting, choose Spectra Plus.

At Spectra Plus, we have latest equipments and an experienced team of audiologists which promises to give you an accurate diagnosis and best possible treatment.

Still your first priority should be avoiding hearing loss. Here are some ways to prevent it:

  1. CARDIAC HEALTH AND BLOOD PRESSURE: High blood pressure and poor cardiac health can harm the nerves and systems of the ears. If one has hypertension, then take some action to reduce it if you want to prevent hearing loss.
  2. EAT HEALTHY: The fact that eating healthy will keep you healthy is true for even your ear health. Many vitamins, specially B12 is important for good hearing. Minerals including potassium and magnesium improves the hearing.
  3. AVOID AT RISK MEDICATIONS: Some medications cause drug-related hearing loss. These medications are usually used in chemotherapy.
  4. AVOID LOUD NOISES: Try to keep yourself away from loud noises as much as possible. When listening to music, listen at a low voice. If your lifestyle involves loud noises, then use earmuffs or earplugs to prevent them from harming your hearing.
  5. REGULAR CHECK UPS: It is always advised to get your hearing tested regularly to avoid any serious mishaps. Visit your nearest Spectra Plus to get your hearing tested now by our team of audiologists.

TYPES OF HEARING LOSS

Hearing loss can be broadly classified into 4 types which are listed as follows:

  1. CONDUCTIVE HEARING LOSS: In this type of hearing loss, the sound is often obstructed by something in the outer ear preventing it to pass. This type can be treated with surgery and medicines.
  2. ORAL HEARING LOSS: In this type of hearing loss, there is a problem with the working of the inner ear which leads to ill-functioning of the nerves.
  3. MIXED HEARING LOSS: The hearing loss includes both conductive and sensorineural loss.
  4. AUDITORY NEUROPATHY SPECTRUM DISORDER: In this type of hearing loss, the sound enters the ear the way it should but due to damage in the inner ear, the sound is not interpreted and organized in a way that the brain can decipher and understand.

Some people might not take their ear health seriously and ignore signs of any discomfort but doing this is one of the biggest mistakes. At