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Understanding the intricacies of our auditory system can help us maintain our hearing health as we age. Recognizing when to use ear protection and adopting safer listening practices, including visits to healthcare professionals, all play a part in protecting our ears and hearing<\/a>. Here are five lesser-known facts about your ears and hearing that can enhance your auditory health knowledge:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ears are constantly at work, capturing sounds all the time, even during sleep. The brain filters out which sounds to pay attention to, which is why we sometimes wake up to sounds. Because ears are always active, protecting them from persistent loud noises is essential to prevent hearing damage. In fact, about 15% of American adults report some degree of hearing difficulty,<\/a> likely due to noise exposure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your body naturally produces earwax to cleanse your ears. This substance captures dust and debris, shielding the ear canal. The motion of your jaw when you chew or talk helps to gradually shift the earwax out of the ear canal, leading to its natural expulsion. Attempts to clean your ears with external objects can be counterproductive and even harmful, potentially causing earwax impaction or injuring sensitive internal ear structures. Thus, it\u2019s not wise to use cotton swabs or other items to try to clean your ears. If you feel like you have impacted earwax or think you need your ears cleaned, contact your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your sense of balance is partially managed by your ears. Each ear contains tiny fluid-filled canals with delicate hair-like sensors that track your head’s rotations. Any disruption, such as from ear infections that lead to fluid buildup, can impair balance. If you notice symptoms indicative of an ear infection, it is important to talk to your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\nEars Operate Continuously<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Self-Cleaning Ears<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Ears Aid in Balance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Prevalence of Sensorineural Hearing Loss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n