Damage to the ear occurs when there is damage in the inner ear. The severity varies depending upon many factors. There are ways to stop it and here are a few tips you should know.

First, you should know that tinnitus may be caused by exposure for long times to noise or even a loud explosion. As many as 10 million Americans have this problem.

You could get it from a concert, while partying at the disco or from a gun shot fired close to where you are. The hair cells in the inner ear of the cochlea may suffer permanent damage and the way to prevent it from happening from happening is to keep away from such establishments.

Our ears produce ear wax. This is why it should be cleaned regularly otherwise it will cover it entirely making it possible for you to hear. If you don’t take immediate action, you will have to use medication or undergo surgery.

If you happen to work in a loud environment like a construction site or in the airport, you should wear an ear protector. Some examples include earplugs, earmuffs and canal caps that are sold in drugstores and hardware stores. The ideal one is something you are comfortable with using. Just make sure that this is in good condition at all times and replaced when needed.