2023-10-01 23:23:23
Although in many cases hearing loss is due to a congenital condition, in many others, deafness in children also results from preventable causes such as noise pollution, inappropriate exposure to noise or infections.
Can deafness in children be prevented?
Believe it or not, there are some practices that can help prevent hearing loss as well as the care necessary for the well-being of children. Below we tell you some of the main ones.
Avoid loud noises
One of the causes of hearing loss in children can be environmental noises. One way to avoid them is to stay away from the noise pollution of the city, loud and unpleasant noises, those generated by the flow of vehicles, horns of vehicles, trucks and buses, and industrial sounds from factories.
Pay attention to headphones to avoid deafness in children
If you or your child uses headphones, you should keep in mind that using them for long periods of time and at high volume can cause deafness.
There is currently growing concern about the potential harm caused by the use of headphones for digital audio players such as mobile phones, tablets or MP3 players.
It is best to use good quality headphones, even if they have a higher cost. This is thanks to the fact that their main advantage is that they use more advanced technology, which can help better cancel outside noise and allows the audio to be heard better without the need to increase the volume.
Keep ears dry
Drying your ears well after bathing or swimming is very important to prevent many fungal infections. The ear canals must be kept very dry, without any moisture. If children swim, they should use earplugs that adequately protect the outer ear.
Control the volume level of electronic devices to avoid deafness
Another essential tip to avoid deafness in children is to know that high volume levels on electronic devices such as tablets or smartphones (widely used by children today) can affect hearing in the long term.
If children tend to turn the volume on these devices too high, it may be a sign of hearing loss. It is recommended to monitor this behavior and if it persists, request a medical appointment.
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