AVOID MEDICATION WITHOU DOCTOR'T S ... - Sound Hearing 2030 · PROTECT YOUR EARS • Do not insert any object into your ears • Protect your ears from loud noises of Firecrackers,

AVOID MEDICATION WITHOUT DOCTOR'S ADVICE DURING PREGNANCY

• Avoid taking any medicine during pregnancy

• Some medicines if taken during pregnancy can cause hearing loss in the fetus

• If unavoidable, take medicines only under the supervision of a doctor

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EAR CARE OF STUDENTS: ROLE OF TEACHERS

• If the child is distracted or inattentive in class, The teacher seems

to be talking.... it may because he is not able to hear properly Why can't I hear!!

• If any child has discharge or pain in the ear or is not able to hear properly, refer the child for an ear check up

Tell students: S Not to shout into the ear S Not to Insert anything inside the ears



AVOID LOUD NOISES PRESERVE HEARING

• Protect your ears from loud noises of Firecrackers, Walkman, Ear phones, TV, Radio

• Persistent loud noise decreases your hearing capacity and may lead to deafness



UNTRAINED PERSONS CAN DAMAGE THE EAR

• Do not get your ears cleaned by untrained persons or road side vendors

• It can lead to rupture of ear drum, infection and hearing infection

• Ears are vital parts of your body, treat it with care Ruptured ear drum

m Untrained person would damage the

ear


DISCHARGE FROM THE EAR IS A SERIOUS MATTER

• Don't waste time and consult a doctor immediately, take only prescribed medicines

• Clean the discharge with soft, clean clothes or cotton

• Avoid entry of water into the ears and do not instil anything in your ears

• Discharge from ears can lead to hearing loss Society for sound hearing: www.soundhearing2030.org


PROTECT YOUR EARS • Do not insert any object into your

ears

• Protect your ears from loud noises of Firecrackers, Radio, TV, Music

• Do not let dirty water enter into your ears while swimming or bathing

IN CASE OF DISCHARGE FROM THE EAR OR DECREASED HEARING, CONSULT A DOCTOR



TRAUMA TO EAR ARE DANGEROUS

EAR IS A VERY DELICATE PART OF THE BODY AND CAN EASILY BE PERMANENTLY DAMAGED BY TRAUMA

• Do not slap over the ear, it can cause damage to ear drum

• Do not insert anything like sharp objects, matchsticks in your ears



CONSANGUINEOUS MARRIAGE (MARRIAGE BETWEEN BLOOD RELATIONS)

IS DANGEROUS

Children borne of such marriages can have birth defects

Deaf and Deaf with under Blind Defects in ears, mentally retarded developed head nose and lips

STOP CONSANGUINEOUS MARRIAGE FOR A

HEALTHY BABY



GET YOUR CHILD VACCINATED AGAINST MMR

Infections like rubella during pregnancy can lead to birth defects in newborn

Hearing loss Cataract Heart defects Small brain

These can be prevented by MMR vaccine



TAKE CARE OF YOUR EAR



DO YOU HAVE EAR DISCHARGE?

• Continuous discharge from ear can lead to deafness • Ear discharge with blood or foul smell are signs of

serious disease, contact the doctor immediately

Clean discharge with Contact the nearest health a soft cloth care facility immediately

Keep your ear dry and plug it while bathing Don't put oil or any

other liquid into the ear



EARS ARE IMPORTANT • Ears are important as it helps in connecting with the world • Imagine a day when you are not able to hear what your near

and dear ones say A

BEWARE! EAR DISEASES SUCH AS WAX, DISCHARGE

AND INJURY CAN CAUSE DEAFNESS OR REDUCE

_ HEARING POWER PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE



Teachers, Please pay attension !!!

If the child is distracted or inattentive in class

If any child has discharge or pain in the ear

If any child is not able to hear properly

Inform parent or refer the child for an ear and hearing check-up

• Hearing loss leads to decreased function and affects the quality of life

• Most of the forms of hearing loss can be treated effectively, leading to improved function and well-being of the person

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DOES YOUR CHILD HEAR WELL?

Suspect hearing impairment if the child does not do the following activities by the age mentiones

3 Months

• Respond to very loud sounds

• Blink in response to a bang

• Wake up when there is a sudden noise near her/him

6 Months

• Turn towards the sound of mother's voice • Show any interest in any new sounds

• Try to localize the sound source by moving her/his head or eyes

9 Months

• Understands small words like 'come', 'by'.... spoken by the mother • Show interest in squeaky toys • Make any babbling

sound

15 Months

• Respond to her/his own name • Start speaking small words like 'Mama', Baba','Dada'

• Try to imitate word which she/he hears

2 Years

• Respond to simple instructions like 'Touch your nose', 'Show your tummy'

• Speak small sentences

Consult a doctor immediately




ATTENTION HEALTHCARE P R O V I D ERS !!!

Hearing forms the basis of our speech and language Screen every newborn for hearing defect

•Out of every 1000 children born, there may be 2 or 3 such children who can't hear properly. •Early identification by screening will help in healthy speech and language development.

Hearing of a child can be tested through a simple Otoacoustic Emission (OAE) machine.

If repeat test is required, tell parents to bring the child again for retest.

In case no further test is advised, tell parents to keep a watch on

baby's development.

OAE test is

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