"The more itchy the ear, the more trouble it brings."

 "The more itchy the ear, the more trouble it brings."

Let's imagine, what would happen if the blocked ear stopped hearing? Of course, gestures have to communicate. In such a situation, it may be difficult to carry out practical work. And, you-we may have to face such a problem at any time.

Because the ear is a very sensitive organ, which can lose hearing ability at any time. Be it due to loud noise or due to infection, due to injury or due to our little carelessness.

However, we do not care much about the possible complications of the ear. Especially how the ear hears any sound. What kind of mechanism works inside the ear for that? What can cause ear damage? How can the hearing power of the ear be maintained? In this regard, the former head of the Nose, Ear and Throat Department of Veer Hospital, Prof. Dr. Interview with Dipendra Shrestha:

What is the structure of the ear? How do we hear any sound?

Generally, we understand the ear as only what we see on the outside. The ear has three parts, outer, middle and inner.

The exterior is what we see. In the middle there is a mesh of ears. The outside is what we see. In the middle there is a mesh of ears. There is a small room inside the eardrum, it is called middle air cavity. There are three small bones inside the cavity. That bone transmits sound from the outside to the inside of the ear. Inner air is in the middle. The inner part is like a hard shell made of bone called the cochlea. The cochlea makes connections between the inner ear and the brain.

The sound coming from outside should dry the middle and outer part of the ear. When the sound hits the ear canal, it causes the cochlea to move and the bones move simultaneously. Through the three bones, the sound enters the interior. There is a resonant sound and balance work, and as a wave, the nerves reach the brain and the environment is prepared for the response.

Do both left and right ears hear equally?

The way and ability to listen is the same. A normal person does not hear more with one ear and less with the other ear.

How far can the ear hear the sound?

The ear has a range of sounds. It cannot be said that it is so far. But if it is far away but there is a loud sound, you can hear it. If it is close but the sound is low, it cannot hear that sound. Hearing the sound depends not only on the distance, but also on the ability to hear it.

There is no truth in the fact that eardrums burst due to noise. Loud noises affect the eardrum even more than the sound itself. Infections and injuries can cause the eardrum to rupture.

Does loud noise, car horn, microphone sound etc. affect the hearing power of the ear?

Noise and noise affect health. Noise alone does not damage our ears. If the sound intensity is up to 80 decibels for a long time, it can cause problems in the hearing system. If it is less than 80 decibels, it does not affect the ears.

Suddenly there is a very high pitched voice. If the intensity of the sound is 120/30 decibels or more, the ability to hear can be permanently damaged in a few moments. Many things can affect the ability to hear. Sound intensity in our speech is 50-60 dB, urban sound intensity is 80 dB, sound intensity near airplanes and helicopters is 105 dB, musical concerts, gunshots sound intensity is 110-130 dB. up to

It is said that hearing a very loud sound can tear the eardrum, is this true?

There is no truth in the fact that eardrums burst due to noise. Loud noises affect the eardrum even more than the sound itself. Infections and injuries can cause the eardrum to rupture.

What is the position of the ear mesh, what is its special role?

The work of spreading the outside sound is done by mesh. There is a four cm tube in the outer hole of the ear. Between the outer and middle part of the tube is the ear mesh. The sound coming from the air outside is taken by the three small bones into the inner narrow alley and received by the mesh. By increasing the intensity of that sound, the sound reaches the brain through the inner ear.

In what condition can the ear mesh be bad?

Any type of injury can damage the eardrum. If someone hits you with your hand during a fight, if you touch your ear too much, if you fight, if you have an accident, or even while driving in the sea, the increased pressure can cause the eardrum to burst.

The ear is a sensitive organ. Ear disease is also a big health problem. It is important to be aware of this. Do not allow infection and do not ignore if there is, do not live in a place where there is loud noise. I didn't listen to loud music on headphones for a long time.

What complications can occur if the eardrum is torn?

If a simple mesh breaks, if there is no major damage, it will naturally heal itself after some time. Even if you take care not to touch the ear net without using medicine, put cotton in the bath and do not let water seep in, it will be avoided on its own.

But if it does not go well for a long time and the function of the ear changes, then it should be surgically made a new mesh.

A slap or any external injury can also affect the eardrum?

A lot of patients have come in due to the slapping of the eardrums. Teachers beating students, fights between young people, quarrels between husband and wife can also cause the eardrum to burst. If the hand touches the outer ear while the hand is moving, the mesh may break. If the eardrum breaks, problems such as bleeding from the ear, blocked ears, poor hearing, and ringing in the ears may be seen.

What is the way to save the ear mesh?

The best way to protect the eardrum is to avoid injuries that lead to ear infections. Kaneguji in the ear provides protection for the ear. It prevents infection and injury. From the beginning, there is a habit of scratching and cleaning the ear when the ear itches, it can affect the ear.

Interfering with too much of the ear can cause the mesh to break. Itchy ears are those who clean them and those who scratch more itches more. If the ear itches, you can shake it from the outside of the ear with your finger.

Sometimes people who clean their ears too much get ear wax. It is very itchy even after scratching. Due to that, dirt is coming from the ear. If it is very itchy, anti-fungus medicine should be applied for it. You should consult a doctor for that.

What are the risks of ear diseases?

There are different types of diseases in the ear. When you have a cold or throat infection, the eardrum may swell and a small hole may appear. There may be pus coming from the ear. There may be a hole in the eardrum and pus, ringing in the ear, and hearing loss. In case of injury, even if you exercise too much, the eardrum will break, the ability to hear will decrease, it will be as if different sounds are coming in the ear, the ear will not only hear but also control the body. Dizziness occurs when the ability to control is reduced. Since the ear is in close contact with the brain, ear infections should be treated quickly. If the ear infection reaches the brain, the problem becomes complicated and even death can occur. Another complication is deafness, ear tumor, cancer.

What should be done to keep hearing good?

In order to maintain good hearing, you should not keep silent because any ear problem will happen sometimes. It causes ear damage. There is more noise pollution in urban markets. Listening to live music at occasional concerts and restaurants for a long time, listening to loud music on a headset, listening to loud music for a long time, and working in a place where there is a lot of loud noise are harmful to the ears. It reduces the ability to hear. People living in such an environment should have their hearing tested once a year. Apart from that, you should not move your ears and talk.

Noise pollution is widespread now, how much has it affected the hearing ability of people?

Noise pollution is considered to be the main cause of deafness in developed countries. But there has been no concrete study in Nepal, the small studies show that noise pollution is high. It has been shown to be the cause of deafness. In addition, if we listen to loud songs on the mobile phone for a long time, if we enjoy listening to loud music, the hearing ability of the ears gradually decreases.

What can cause hearing loss?

Due to genetic reasons, the ears may be deaf or not hearing at birth. Such children may be slow to speak. It also affects his physical and mental growth. Holes in the ear mesh, infections, jams inside the ear bone, problems with the auditory nerve of the ear due to various reasons, some medicines that we use also reduce the ability to hear.

How responsible is diet and lifestyle to prevent or increase hearing loss?

Our diet and lifestyle are responsible for increasing or maintaining hearing. Attention should be paid to the protection of the ears to maintain the hearing ability of the ears.

What treatment should be done after hearing loss or hearing loss?

In the era of leaps and bounds in technology, new technologies are also coming in ear treatment, which has made even complex treatment possible. It is better to avoid ear problems as much as possible.

It is good to be aware of this. If it happens, it should be seen what kind of deafness it is. If there is a problem with the nerves or if there is deafness, it can be solved with the help of surgery. If the ear mesh breaks, it can be avoided or if it is not possible to avoid it, a new mesh can be made.

If the bone is broken, it can be fixed. If the ear nerve itself is damaged, it can be heard even by wearing a machine that is worn in the ear. Many types of machines are available in the market from invisible to visible.

What measures can be taken to stop listening to the jam?

A cochlear implant can be used for people who are deaf or who cannot hear. Which is also available in Nepal. Hearing can be made by implanting a device in the non-functioning vein. So it can be said that there are many options for deafness.

What is the status of people's hearing compared to now and before?

There has been no definite study on this at the national level. A small study has found that Nepal has the highest number of ear problems among the SAARC countries. It seems that 17 percent of Nepalis have some form of deafness problem. The National Deafness Prevention Committee, for the first time in Nepal, under the national strategy, with the help of the World Health Organization, for the first time in 20 years, we are going to make a policy on how to prevent deafness.

How difficult is it to lead a practical life after losing the ability to hear completely?

If the deafness of the ear has increased, it is impossible to communicate in home, family and social life. Because of this, such people have to face many problems like not being able to speak their own words and listen to others, taking a kind of stress, feeling inferiority complex, being rejected if they are not listened to, increasing anxiety, and going into depression.

In case of chronic hearing loss, forgetfulness is 6 times more likely. Good hearing is also important for mental health. Not only in social behavior, but also in social contribution.

What should be done to keep the ears healthy and to preserve hearing ability?

The ear is a sensitive organ. Ear disease is also a big health problem. It is important to be aware of this. Do not allow infection and do not ignore if there is, do not live in a place where there is loud noise. I didn't listen to loud music on headphones for a long time.

Ears should be examined from time to time. Since the awareness about this is low, a policy should be brought from the national level to solve it. The mass media, which is called the voice of the voiceless, should not give priority to political news only, but should give place to such sensitive topics related to health.