We do eye exercises. We wear sunglasses. We do lots of things to protect our eyes. But we usually forget another important part of our body--the ears. Ears help us hear the world. But many things, such as loud noises，can hurt our ears，even make us deaf. Once this happens, it's hard to get your hearing back. March 3rd is Ear Care Day. It reminds us to take care of our ears. So how can we protect our ears？Let's take a look together.
Keep your ears dry and warm
Dry your ears with a towel （毛巾） after swimming or taking a shower. If you feel water in your ear, shake your head a little bit. This can help you get the water out of your ear. Also, when the sun is shining, wear some sunscreen on your ears. During the winter, protect your ears with a hat or a scarf.
How to clean your ears
Usually，our ears clean themselves. The earwax （耳屎） builds up，dries out，and then comes out of the ear along with some dirt. Don't clean your ears with anything sharp （尖锐的），or it may make the earwax go too deep into your ears and hurt them. But if your ears start to hurt, you can go to a doctor for help.
How to use earphones
Don't listen to loud music on your earphones for a long time. Follow the "60 Rule"：listen to music for no more than 60 minutes a day. Over-ear （头戴式）headphones are better than in-ear ones. It will do a better job of stopping outside noise. So you can listen at a lower volume.
