👂 7 Simple Ways to Protect Your Hearing Health
Practical tips you can start using today to care for your ears
✅ 1. Get Your Hearing Checked Regularly
Early detection makes a big difference. Start with a baseline hearing test from a Registered Hearing Instrument Practitioner (RHIP) or audiologist. After that, schedule a checkup once a year - or sooner if you notice any changes.
🔉 2. Keep the Volume Safe & Limit Loud Noise
Follow the
60/60 rule:
• Keep sound under
60% of the maximum volume
• Limit listening to
60 minutes at a time
Also, protect your ears at loud events like concerts, fireworks, or sports games with
earplugs or noise-reducing earmuffs.
🧼 3. Clean Your Ears the Right Way
Avoid cotton swabs - they can push wax in deeper or hurt your eardrum. Use a
soft cloth on the outer ear and see a professional if wax builds up.
And if you notice pain, discharge, or fullness in the ear, get medical help right away -
ear infections can affect your hearing if left untreated.
💊 4. Check Your Medications
Some prescriptions and over-the-counter medications can be ototoxic (harmful to your ears). Ask your doctor or pharmacist if your medications could affect your hearing.
🥗 5. Eat and Move for Ear Health
What’s good for your heart is good for your ears!
• Eat more
fruits, vegetables, and nuts
• Stay
physically active and manage
blood pressure
Healthy blood flow helps protect your inner ear.
🗣️ 6. Make Listening Easier in Noisy Places
• Sit close to the speaker
• Reduce background noise (fans, TVs, music)
• Face people while talking - seeing lips and facial expressions helps more than you think!
📚 7. Stay Informed & Involved
The more you know, the better you can protect your hearing.
• Visit our clinic for free resources
• Attend a
local hearing health workshop
