We can all agree we are living in a crazy time. More than any other time in the history of human kind, it’s very noisy. There is loud music, the working areas have become noisy due to loud machines, among many other things. What can you do about the noise? There are many things you can do, with the most common being:

The cool thing is that there are many hearing protection devices that you can go with. Two of the most popular are ear muffs and ear plugs. Ear muffs are made from tough plastic and come with a headband that makes them comfortable to wear.

When buying ear muffs, pay attention to the fitting. Remember if you buy large ear muffs, you will have to keep on putting them in place. On the other hand, if you buy ear muffs that are too small for your head, they will be pressing your ears all the time making your work unbearable.

For you to buy the right pieces, just like when buying work boots, try on the pieces while in the store. If they don’t feel right, they probably won’t be right for you at the work site.

You also should consider the comfort features of the pieces. This calls for you to pay attention to padding and any other features that may makes the pieces more comfortable to wear.

This is usually easier said than done, but you should strive to stay away from noise as much as possible. When listening to music, keep it low. If you live in noisy neighborhoods, move to quieter places.

At the work place, stay away from noisy machines, especially if you aren’t the one operating them.

You might have the impression that there is no connection between smoking and hearing loss, but studies show that the link is direct. According to ehstoday, smoking is not only harmful to your heart, lungs, and breathing, it also damages the body cells, including the ear canal cells.

You should quit smoking if you want to maintain your hearing for a long time. As a smoker, you should regularly test your blood sugar levels. This is because an imbalance in the sugar levels can be harmful to your ears.

I’m guilty of this. Every time I have an itch, I pick the nearest stick-like device and try to get rid of the itch, which is usually soothing. For you to maintain your hearing you need to avoid doing this.

Sticks not only put you at the risk of puncturing the ear drum, they also create a build-up as they push wax and debris deep into the ear canal. If you are having issues with your ears, you should visit a professional ear specialist who will check the ears and recommend the best treatment option.