{"id":1228,"date":"2022-04-06T23:52:06","date_gmt":"2022-04-06T23:52:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prescottent.com\/?p=1228"},"modified":"2022-04-06T23:52:09","modified_gmt":"2022-04-06T23:52:09","slug":"four-habits-that-harm-your-hearing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prescottent.com\/four-habits-that-harm-your-hearing\/","title":{"rendered":"Four Habits that Harm Your Hearing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Hearing loss is common, affecting approximately 15% of American adults<\/a>. While some causes of hearing loss, like old age, can\u2019t be prevented, in many cases, our habits can help or harm our hearing health. Below we review four habits to kick in order to preserve your hearing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Smoking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Smoking is linked to a number of health concerns, including heart disease and cancer. Studies have shown it can lead to hearing loss, too. According to a Japanese study<\/a> of more than 50,000 workers, smokers are 60% more likely than nonsmokers to experience high-frequency hearing loss. Another study<\/a> of adolescents found that teens exposed to secondhand smoke are nearly twice as likely to experience low-frequency hearing loss than those not exposed. To quit smoking, you can try prescription options from somewhere such as Prescott Compounding Pharmacy<\/a> and visit smokefre.gov for tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Taking Ototoxic Medications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ototoxic medications are those that cause damage to the auditory system. There are more than 200 ototoxic drugs currently on the market. Some of the most popular types include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n