Health

4 Common Habits That Can Cause Hearing Loss

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3 years ago

Apr 21, 2022.

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Our hearing ability is entirely dependent on the health of our ears. Ear health is one of the most undervalued aspects of the average human’s health. When we take a bath, most of us don’t even think about cleaning our ears, which is bad.

We must also learn to protect our ears, some certain everyday habits can actually cause so much havoc to them.

So, In this article on EKO HOT BLOG, we would be looking at some common habits that can cause hearing loss.

4 Common Habits That Can Cause Hearing Loss

1. Cleaning the ear with sharp or semi-blunt objects

Usually, when you clean your ear, you may feel a tickle, this is a result of the wax on the eardrum area. When you use a sharp object, you are at risk of pricing or puncturing your eardrums, which will, in turn, can cause hearing loss.

Listening To Loud Music

Earphones and exposure to very loud music are now the order of the day among the younger generation, but this is very dangerous.

Generator sounds, music blasting here and there, and party speakers making unbearable noises can really affect the ear. Exposure to loud noises slowly damages the ear and in no time cause hearing loss.

3. Smoking

Smoking is also a risky habit that can cause hearing loss, also known as deafness. This is due to the nicotine in tobacco affecting the neurotransmitters that allow you to hear. Tinnitus, or a persistent ringing in the ears, is also caused by it.

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4. Bad Diet

Hearing loss can be caused by foods high in free radicals and lipids, which make it difficult for blood to reach the inner lining of the ear, where hearing occurs.

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