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Saturday, September 6, 2014

Ow! My Freakin Ears!


            Ears can help us escape danger or provide assistance to someone in need. Ears not only let us hear, but they also play a role in maintaining our balance, which is vital to our ability to function in daily life. So don’t ignore them, all right? They help us out every single day, unless we “lose” them; then what are we to do?

Protect your ears!  
            Stay clear, if you can, of loud noises.  Bring earplugs to events that you know are going to overly loud.  Some practicing members of audio study go as far as to bring along a pair of plugs when riding a train or walking around a bust city just to keep them babies safe.

Prevent your ears from danger!  
            Another style of protecting your ears; get a check up once and awhile people! The doctors are not just around in case you have an emergency, they can be a fantastic way of preventing a possible calamity.  Clean those puppies and be careful when doing so

Ear infections are the worst! 
           “Middle-ear infection (known medically as otitis media) is the most common illness in babies and young children” Although! Children aren't the only ones who get ear infections. 
           “When a cold or an allergy is present, the Eustachian tube swells and air is absorbed by the lining of the middle ear, creating a partial vacuum. The eardrum then gets pulled inward, and fluid weeps from the lining of the middle ear. Bacteria or viruses from the nose and throat can travel up the Eustachian tube and infect the stagnant, warm fluid in the middle ear, which provides a perfect environment for them to live and multiply. When this happens, an infection is underway.”
           Bummer!  Take care of those seasonal colds, don’t overly blow your nose by creating a strain on the ears, not smoking and being healthy in general can help, and staying alert to infections and listening to your doctor can be very helpful. 

I already have hearing problems! 
          Damn!  At this point, you may have some hearing loss or damage, but don’t fret just yet.  Go to your doctor and get medically sound advice.  I mean they are doctors yes? They might just have an idea that will help you out.  Earache and Tinnitus can be treated if noticed early on, so don’t worry yourself until you have sought out all possible treatment. 

"HowStuffWorks "How to Care for Your Ears: Tips and Guidelines"" HowStuffWorks.    Web. 6 Sept. 2014.


1 comment:

  1. Nice post and it's crazy to think of how many people are really damaging their ears by listening to their earbuds. If the person can hear your music it is too loud and could cause damage. They did a great segment on this on NPR today and the effects of people using their headphones too loud and how it's causing a lot of hearing damage.

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