{"id":1719,"date":"2025-01-03T17:46:31","date_gmt":"2025-01-03T22:46:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kampsenhearing.com\/?p=1719"},"modified":"2025-01-03T17:47:11","modified_gmt":"2025-01-03T22:47:11","slug":"new-year-new-hearing-healthcare-resolutions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kampsenhearing.com\/new-year-new-hearing-healthcare-resolutions\/","title":{"rendered":"New Year, New Hearing Healthcare Resolutions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The new year is the perfect time to focus on self-improvement, and your hearing health deserves a spot on that list. Caring for your ears is an often overlooked aspect of overall well-being, but it\u2019s never too late to start. Let\u2019s take a look at some excellent resolutions to keep your ears in shape throughout the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practice Safe Ear Cleaning<\/h2>\n\n\n
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While keeping your ears clean is important, avoid using cotton swabs to remove wax. Cotton swabs can push wax deeper into the ear canal, potentially causing blockages or even damaging your eardrum. Instead, gently clean your outer ears with a damp cloth, making sure to avoid excess water in your eardrums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lower the Volume<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s tempting to crank up the volume on your favorite playlist, but prolonged exposure to loud sounds can lead to hearing loss. The threshold for hearing damage is noise at or above 85 dB over a prolonged period<\/a> (about the volume of a gas-powered lawn mower). Set decibel limits on your smartphone to help keep you from raising the volume higher than 80 dB.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pay Attention to the Signs of Hearing Loss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hearing loss often develops gradually, and you may not always notice it right away. Pay attention to these signs of hearing loss:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Difficulty understanding speech, especially in noisy environments<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Frequently asking others to repeat themselves<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Turning up the volume on the TV or radio higher than usual<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Trouble hearing high-pitched sounds (like children’s voices or birds)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Feeling that others are mumbling<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Withdrawing from social interactions<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Ringing or buzzing sounds in the ears (tinnitus)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Feeling exhausted after listening-heavy situations (parties, work meetings, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    If any of these signs sound familiar, reach out to Kampsen Hearing<\/span> for a hearing test<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Don\u2019t Wait To Start Hearing Treatment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    It\u2019s common for people with hearing loss to delay treatment. Maybe you think your hearing loss isn\u2019t that bad or worry that hearing aids won\u2019t be effective enough. While these concerns are normal, they shouldn\u2019t keep you from enjoying the many benefits hearing aids provide<\/a>. Here are just a few of those benefits to help you take the leap into treatment:<\/p>\n\n\n\n