It is important to care for our ears, and there are many things that can cause hearing problems. From ear infections to compacted ear wax, which can be removed by a specialist like this ear wax removal Swindon based company. However, if you are suffering from hearing loss or tinnitus, there are also some substances that can cause it, so it is also worth checking this.

Here are some substances that commonly cause hearing loss…

Some Types of Antibiotics – Although antibiotics can save your life, some of them can also cause side effects in some people, and hearing loss is something that many people report when taking antibiotics. There are certain types of antibiotics that are more likely to cause hearing loss and these tend to be those on the stronger side used to cure serious infections.

Trichloroethylene – This is a substance that is used industrially as a degreasing agent. It is a solvent and over time has shown to be damaging to hearing. It is mainly used to clean metal and in particular to clean equipment in the textile industry.

Aspirin – A common painkiller that is also used to treat some blood problems, in some cases aspirin can have the side effect of causing ringing in the ears. As a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, this occurs due to the blood supply to the inner ear being reduced.

Quinine – This is a medication that is used as an antimalarial drug, that is used to treat people who have contracted malaria . Unfortunately in some parts of the world where malaria is spread, it is a necessary drug that can be life saving. It tends to mainly cause tinnitus when used for prolonged periods of time.