Protecting Your Ears

• Don’t insert small objects into your ears since it can cause wax impaction or injury to your eardrum.
• Limit your exposure to loud noises. Wear protective headgear or earplugs when noise gets too loud.
• Take periodic breaks from using your headphones and keep the volume low enough that no one else can hear your music.
• Dry out your ears after swimming to prevent swimmer’s ear. Use a cloth to wipe outside of the ear and tilt your head to remove any additional water.
• Pay attention to any hearing changes that occur (i.e., balance issues, ringing in your ears), especially with the use of certain medications. Call your doctor or our ENT should this occur.

To make an appointment with ENT, call 216-778-4391.