1. About soundproof earplugs
Many people have such a problem when they first contact soundproof earplugs – will wearing noise reduction earplugs damage the ear canal? Is it addictive to wear for a long time?
Some people even ask online whether this will cause tinnitus, infection, or earache? Does regular use of earplugs increase earwax or cause headaches?
In fact, choosing a good pair of sleep earplugs can help us isolate noise and improve sleep quality, but some wrong use methods, including poor earplug quality, may bring hidden dangers to our ears.
2. Will ear plugs nourish bacteria？
Any kind of earplug, as long as it is used for a long time, will be contaminated with the dirt of the external auditory canal and bacteria on the hand. If it is not cleaned regularly or replaced in time, it may cause an external auditory canal and ear infection.
So when wearing earplugs, you must wash your hands and wear them! Therefore, the first step of wearing earplugs is to wash your hands to ensure that harmful bacteria come into contact with earplugs.
Moreover, sponge earplugs and silicone earplugs also need to be replaced regularly. If you feel uncomfortable when wearing them, Don’t force yourself to wear them, and you should see a doctor in time.
3. Will earwax become more after use earplugs?
Many people will have a question, that is: will my long-term wearing of earplugs lead to more earwax?
Our external auditory canal has a cerumen gland, which secretes a waxy substance, namely earwax. Wearing earplugs for a long time may stimulate the cerumen gland and secrete more earwax. It may also push the earwax into the depths of the ear canal, resulting in the accumulation of earwax.
Therefore, users with excessive earwax should use earplugs more carefully, and earplugs should be cleaned and replaced regularly. More importantly, clean your ears regularly.
4. The advantages of using earplugs outweigh the disadvantages
In fact, sound insulation earplugs mainly achieve the purpose of noise reduction through physical barriers.
Research shows that for people with sleep disorders, sound insulation earplugs can improve sleep quality and mental state;
And it can well protect the ear from the influence of noise and effectively reduce the occurrence of noise-induced deafness.
5.Precautions for use of earplugs
A. Wash your hands before using any kind of earplugs.
B. Before wearing earplugs, it is best to clean the ear canal to reduce secretion residue.
C. Silicone earplugs should be completely dry after washing before use; Silicone mud earplugs are waterproof and do not need to be placed into the ear canal. Earplugs should be cleaned and replaced regularly.
D. Please wear earplugs correctly. The correct wearing method largely determines the protective effect of sound insulation earplugs.
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