Swimmer\’s Ear: How to Protect Your Ears in the Water This Summer

Ear Health Swimmer’s ear peaks every summer, and it is largely preventable. Here is how to spot it early, the habits that keep your ears comfortable, and when to get professional help. By Hear With Ish Published 9 June 2026 Reading time 7 minutes A few days after a trip to the pool, your ear […]

Hay Fever and Blocked Ears: Why Summer Allergies Affect Hearing

Ear Health If your hearing feels muffled every summer, or your ears feel full and crackly on high pollen days, the connection is real and it is treatable. By Hear With Ish Published 30 June 2026 Reading time 8 minutes June Peak month for grass pollen 2 Eustachian tubes ventilate your ears Seconds For an […]

Hearing Protection for Festivals and Live Music in Summer 2026

Ear Protection Modern filtered earplugs let you hear every detail of the music while removing the harmful part of the volume. Here is the practical guide for festival season. By Hear With Ish Published 16 June 2026 Reading time 8 minutes 110 dB Typical volume near a main stage 15 min Unprotected exposure before damage […]

Swimming, Water and Your Ears: How to Protect Your Hearing This Summer

Water trapped in the ear is usually harmless and clears on its own, but repeated soaking can lead to swimmer’s ear, a painful infection of the ear canal. To protect your ears when swimming, dry them gently afterwards, never poke cotton buds inside, and use well-fitted swim plugs if you swim often or are prone […]