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Problems with long term use of earplugs?
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4 weeks ago I went to see my GP because one ear was hypersensitive to noise. I was told this is because of a build up of wax. 2 weeks later, I had my ears syringed and was told the hypersensitivity would go down. It has gone down to an extent; but I am still having problems and do need to wear earplugs.
Apparently, long term use causes problems with ears. Does it make any difference as to what type I use? I currently use silicone ones which can be moulded to fit my ears. I have tried foam ones and they don't work as well.
Apparently, long term use causes problems with ears. Does it make any difference as to what type I use? I currently use silicone ones which can be moulded to fit my ears. I have tried foam ones and they don't work as well.
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It might be worth investigating other options. There are times I do need ear plugs to sleep - but they're pretty specific circumstances. In you just use them in general life then it becomes a viscious circle and you can't sleep with out them. It stands to reason if you have a problem with wax in your ears that using ear plugs regularly is going to make it worse.
Ear plugs are fine for dealing with occasional noise - but if you have ear wax problems then using them each night will only exacerbate that and make you dependant on them to sleep.
Responding badly to noise isn't necessarily going to be to do with your ears. Or maybe, try focussing on other things and give it longer than a couple of days for anything to change.
No wonder people struggle to get GPs appointment.
Don't know if it's even to do with the wax. At first it was, no idea if it is now.
I've now got another appointment with someone else.