HEARING TO SPEAK

The concept of speaking is that you speak what you hear. This may reveal that if one cannot hear, one is unable to speak. It can also be argued that if one can speak but as a result of total hearing loss, he or she might not be able to speak because he or she cannot hear to speak. In science, it is called Post-lingual Hearing Loss.

With this background, one of the things we must pay the most attention to is Ear and Hearing care. This explains why World Health Organisation (WHO) has set every 3rd March as World Hearing Day. This day is chosen because the ear especially the outer ear is like three, hence this day and month take the shape of the ear (outer). The theme for this year’s celebration is Ear and Hearing care for all! Let’s make it a reality.

Studies cited revealed that 1.1 billion young people are at risk of permanent hearing loss. And 1 in 2 young people is at risk of hearing loss. Guess why? This is a result of unsafe listening by young people.

Kindly note that loud sounds damage the ears. Also, you may get a hearing loss called Noise-Induced Hearing Loss if you regularly work in a noisy place, listen to audio over head/earphones, visit places with amplified music like nightclubs, concerts, or fitness classes. Noised-Induced Hearing Loss is permanent. This may affect how you speak. For you not to lose your hearing and speaking, kindly use the below link to read my article on ear and hearing health.

For safe listening behaviors, kindly use this link to read more on ear and hearing care http://kwasiomaro.health.blog/2021/03/09/invisible-hidden-disability/

Warning Signs that you will need a specialist attention include the following:

1. Persistent ringing in the ears (tinnitus)

2. Difficulties hearing high-pitched sounds or following conversations

3. Persistent ear pains

Credit: https://www.who.int