Aural Hygiene: What to Do and What Not to Do
Cleaning the ears is essential for good health of the auditory system, however there are many myths about the proper care and cleaning thereof.
In today's society have certain practices are unhealthy and can cause serious hearing damage to the eardrum. It is therefore important to follow a few tips on hygiene and care of the ears.
Some of the harmful practices that are commonly seen are: a) continued use of headphones at high volume, b) use swabs, cotton swabs or cotton buds to clean ears; c) use of sharp objects to clean the ear.
It is shown that the headphones produce cerumen accumulation, whereas swabs instead of extracting it, introduce it into the internal cavity, which can damage the eardrum.
While the wax (yellow, waxy substance secreted in the ear canal) plays an important role in helping in cleaning and lubrication of the ears and offering protection against some bacteria, fungi and insects, this excess can be harmful.
Effective Hygiene ear
The effective cleaning of hearing aid includes external and internal components, ie, it is advisable to clean the ears, inside and not only from the outside.
Below is a list of important tips to consider for the hygiene of their ears.
The best time to hygiene is in the shower or bath.
The frequency of ear hygiene should be on alternate days.
Consult a specialist for an annual review of your ears.
Use of sea water diffusers to soften the earwax and auto-delete.
Exercise caution in infants to prevent otitis.
Do not place objects into the ear that have not been manufactured for this purpose (eg keys, pen tips, cotton swabs or swabs) to clean inside.
Clean your ears out and always with the tip of a towel.
Do not swim in polluted water. If in doubt use special plugs for swimming in the ear or apply a few drops of baby oil that will serve as waterproofing and help out the water after bathing.
Avoid the use of ototoxic drugs, which when used to cure certain illnesses can cause deafness (such as gentamicin, and amikasina garamicina).
Avoid close exposure to intense noise sources such as rockets, speaker or speakers at parties.
Moderate volume of your headphones.
Avoid shock and rough play that may affect your hearing.
Do not use ear drops, unless a physician.
Ask your doctor if you experience itching in the ears, and that it could be fungus. Similarly, if you suspect an infection. The majority of hearing loss caused by colds and infections underserved.
The formation of cerumen plugs should be covered by your doctor.
