NATIONAL SAVE YOUR HEARING DAY
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NATIONAL SAVE YOUR HEARING DAY
National Save Your Hearing Day on May 31 recognizes the importance of preserving our hearing. It is important to take some time to learn ways to protect your hearing and that of your family. Our hearing is vital, and there are ways that hearing loss can be avoidable.
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It is estimated half of the cases of hearing impairment and deafness are preventable. Avoiding or protecting against excessive noise exposure is important. wearing headphones or earplugs when you are exposed to prolonged loud noises can reduce the risk of hearing loss. Moving or distancing yourself from loud noises is also recommended.
Always be alert to hazardous noise and wear proper hearing protection when needed!
Maintaining your overall health is important for healthy ears. In fact, when you ensuring you have good blood flow and circulation can be key to hearing loss. In addition, getting regular hearing tests helps monitor, and possible address, changes in your hearing.
It's important to be aware of potential dangers that cause hearing loss. For example, certain medications, ear infections, and even head injuries can affect hearing. However, there are preventative measures you can take that are effect, too. Preventative strategies, including immunization against Rubella to reduce congenital infections, immunization against H. influenza and S. pneumonia to reduce cases of middle ear infections.
9 Reasons for Hearing Loss
Age
Noise
Genetic
Illness
Neurological Disorders
Medications
Chemicals
Physical Trauma
Neurobiological Factors
For more information, visit https://www.betterhearing.org/
HOW TO OBSERVE SAVE YOUR HEARING DAY
Learn more about how to protect your hearing. If you think your hearing has declined, schedule a hearing screening with your primary care physician. From there your physician can refer you to an audiologist if more testing is required. Your primary care physician can also guide you through proper cleaning and care of your ears and the type of protection you should be using.
Some hearing and audiology locations may offer free screenings on May 31st. Check locally for opportunities near you.
Use #SaveYourHearingDay to post on social media.
NATIONAL SAVE YOUR HEARING DAY HISTORY
National Day Calendar continues researching the origins of this health holiday.