HOW TO PROTECT YOUR HEARING:

EVERY year on February 13, International Condom Day seeks to remind the public that condoms prevent sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and unwanted pregnancy. It’s also a day to promote the use of condoms to provide protection from HIV. AHF Eswatini last week hosted an event to commemorate this day, learn all about it in our lead today. Dr T talks about the best thing you can do if you want to take care of your ears.

Mental health continues to be an issue, fortunately help is always available.

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INFECTIONS:

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MEDICATION:

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Avoid using earphones, rather headphones

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Avoid barotrauma to ear

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Allow for hearing to recover when exposed

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Use hearing protection when indicated

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Treat ear infections

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Regular hearing tests when exposed

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Monitor hearing with new medication

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QUOTE

“A fit body, a calm mind, a house full of love. These things cannot be bought – they must be earned.” – Naval Ravikant