THE EAR AND IT'S COMMON HARMFUL PRACTICES

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Hello! everyone,
It's another amazing day to share thought on an aspect of life that will improve the quality of our existence. I'll be talking about health and an aspect of the body that we do not pay prompt attention. I encourage you to read patiently to the end as you'll be learning something valuable that will not only be beneficial to you alone, but to individuals living around you and to your friends and family.

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Health is supposed to be considered first before wealth as you can't achieve more in a poor health condition, that is why prompt consideration should be given to things that promotes good health and healthy living.

THE EAR

The ear is an organ for hearing and balance and is located in the outer part of the body at the sides of the head (temporal), they are two in number.

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MECHANISM OF HEARING
For hearing to occur, a sound waves are collected into the ear and they move into the middle ear where the ossicles (bone-like structures) vibrate to send the wave In form of electrical impulse to the brain for interpretation.

HARMFUL PRACTICES TO THE EAR

  • Use of a substance in an attempt to clean the ear: It is important to note that the things you see in your ear are not dirt, but earwax, also called cerumen whose only nature prevents foreign body from moving into the inner ear, traps insects and lubricates the ear.
    You'll all relate with the fact that person's use substances including:
  1. Cotton bud
  2. Car key
  3. Sticks
  4. Feathers
  5. Biro .

It's interesting to note that when you're putting in any of this substance In an attempt to remove the earwax, you are pushing in the earwax and it açcumulate in the path. Normally, the earwax walks it's way out to the outer ear to be cleaned by a clean material, having no attempt to go deep to the ear.

  • Sounds: High pitched sounds are unhealthy and individuals who are unavoidably in a noise polluted environment should use earpads to prevent the direct effect of the noise to their ear.

  • Pouring water into the ear: It makes the ear moist, promoting the growth of microorganisms that can predispose an individual to ear infection.

  • Poor breastfeeding technique: When the correct technique is not applied, especially one in which the child is fed with breast milk while lying down, the fluid can move to the ear and as the ear becomes moist, would encourage the growth of microorganisms that can cause infection of the ear.

HOW TO PREVENT EAR HARMFUL PRACTICES

  1. Health education on ear harmful practices are important as it enlightens Individuals on it's consequences.
  2. If the ear itches, press the Tragus over the opening of the ear and wiggle.
    If itching persist, visit the hospital.
  3. Avoid noise polluted environments
  4. Health education on breastfeeding techniques.
  5. The ear is dry and should only be lubricated by earwax. Do not introduce any fluid into the ear.
  6. If an insect enter someone's ear, before rushing to the hospital, put two to three drops of oil (Olive oil).
  7. Check-up and seeking early medical attention.

Please drop a comment on other common harmful practices on the ear in the comment section below. I believe you've learnt something. 🥰😍 Thank you! for reading to the end.🙌🏼

Health is wealth☺️
Stay safe!



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