One other drawback not mentioned, is that some people, including me, have developed contact dermatitis in the ear canal after wearing foam ear plugs. For me it occurred after an extended period of 12 - 14-hour workdays working as a construction inspector, my ear canals naturally would perspire, setting me up for failure. I can no longer wear foam earplugs, ever. Years later, my ear canals turn bright red even after wearing a pair of foam plugs for less than an hour. At that point, it was a switch to fitted (vented) earplugs (DB Blockers), now retired I still wear fitted silicone-based plugs.
As for electronic hearing protection how well does it handle moisture, for instance of a guy who is doing loud work all day and sweating the entire time?
I’m 87 live on 10 acres in Arizona. I had been using foam ear plugs for many years, then one year not long ago I removed one from my left ear and what followed was sharp pain and blood. After treatment no lasting damage. Properly inserted they worked well enough for most of my nose issues. Now I hire others for outside work. Downright dangerous is probably a good description though.
Wait wait wait....Dr Cliff was a sniper?! That's so cool. Are there any hearing aids that offer active hearing protection? Back in my younger years I used to use foam earplugs and the ear-muff looking hearing protectors over them when I went to the gun range.
If you can tolerate them, absolutely! My ears get too sore for them, but other people have no trouble with them. And since you aren't really trying to protect your hearing, it's fine if they aren't properly inserted all the way.
I've been using them for many years for sleep. In the beginning they did make my ears sore. After using them for a while, my ears adapted and I no longer have any pain. I find I can use then for about 3 weeks before needing a fresh pair.
I've been using them for years. They work fine.
They do work great for many people and many situations!
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One other drawback not mentioned, is that some people, including me, have developed contact dermatitis in the ear canal after wearing foam ear plugs. For me it occurred after an extended period of 12 - 14-hour workdays working as a construction inspector, my ear canals naturally would perspire, setting me up for failure. I can no longer wear foam earplugs, ever. Years later, my ear canals turn bright red even after wearing a pair of foam plugs for less than an hour. At that point, it was a switch to fitted (vented) earplugs (DB Blockers), now retired I still wear fitted silicone-based plugs.
It absolutely protects hearing, and is worn often when people would forgo hearing protection all together.
"Riley, what did the doctor tell you!!". "........aaaahhhh.....huh"
Having a hearing aid that suppresses LOUD sounds would benefit me. I HATE the banging noises of restaurants and industry!!!
As for electronic hearing protection how well does it handle moisture, for instance of a guy who is doing loud work all day and sweating the entire time?
I’m 87 live on 10 acres in Arizona. I had been using foam ear plugs for many years, then one year not long ago I removed one from my left ear and what followed was sharp pain and blood. After treatment no lasting damage. Properly inserted they worked well enough for most of my nose issues. Now I hire others for outside work. Downright dangerous is probably a good description though.
nose issues??? Were you putting them up your nose?
@@KellyS_77well u so picky 😊
Oh no! Sounds like they may have even created some suction in the ear canal that caused an abrasion of sorts. Sorry to hear that!
@@rachaelcookaud2695that could happen 😂
Wait wait wait....Dr Cliff was a sniper?! That's so cool.
Are there any hearing aids that offer active hearing protection?
Back in my younger years I used to use foam earplugs and the ear-muff looking hearing protectors over them when I went to the gun range.
No hearing aids with active hearing protection at this time. And the double up method with foam and earmuffs is great!
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What about foam Earplugs to sleep?
If you can tolerate them, absolutely! My ears get too sore for them, but other people have no trouble with them. And since you aren't really trying to protect your hearing, it's fine if they aren't properly inserted all the way.
I've been using them for many years for sleep. In the beginning they did make my ears sore. After using them for a while, my ears adapted and I no longer have any pain. I find I can use then for about 3 weeks before needing a fresh pair.