We do eye exercises. We wear sunglasses. We do lots of things to protect our eyes.
Ears help us hear the world. But many things, such as loud noises, can cause hearing troubles. So how can we protect our ears? Let's take a look together.
Keep your ears dry and warm
If you feel water in your ear, shake your head a little bit. This can help you get the water out of your ear. Also in summer, when the sun is shining, wear some sunscreen (防晒霜) on your ears.
How to clean your ears
The earwax (耳屎) itself comes out of the ear along with some dirt. Don't clean your ears with anything sharp, or it can make the earwax go too deep into your ears and hurt them. But if your ears start to hurt, you can go to a doctor for help.
How to use headphones
Don't listen to loud music on your headphones for a long time. Over-the-ear headphones (头戴式耳机) are better than in-ear ones.
| A. They do a better job of stopping outside noise so you can listen at a lower volume. B. But we usually forget another important part of our body, the ears. C. Dry your ears after swimming or taking a shower. D. Usually, our ears clean themselves. E. In winter, protect your ears with a hat or a scarf. |
