From honking at the traffic to loud DJ music during festivals and weddings, you are exposed to noisy environments every day. You hear so many different sounds and these sounds affect your hearing. Frequent and long-term exposure to loud noise or noise pollution can damage your ear’s sensitive structure and lead to loss of hearing. Here are some tips to protect your ears and hearing.

Keep your ears dry - Moisture can cause ear infections and be harmful for your hearing. So, after swimming or bathing, use a towel to gently dry your ears. Also, wear a swimmer's earplug while swimming to keep ear infections at bay.

Avoid listening to high music - People usually use an audio device with earphones while traveling and to drown out the surrounding noise, they increase the volume of the music. This can lead to noise-induced hearing loss. It is advisable to use your headphones at less than 60 percent of the volume and for less than 60 minutes a day. Also, use over-the-ear headphones instead of earbuds. 

Limit the use of earbuds - Though, it feels good to use earbuds, refrain from using them for your inner ears as it will only push the wax further down the canal. Your ears can clean themselves and a small amount of wax is important to stop harmful particles and dust from damaging the canal.

Use of earplugs - Festivals and events usually have several speakers blaring out some song and this can damage your hearing. Many people lose their hearing after working with heavy machines and motors for an extended period. If you are in a noisy environment, make sure you are wearing earplugs.

Give rest to your ears - After a period of loud noise like a concert, give your ears a break. Step out frequently to give your ears some time to rest and recover.