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Is sleeping with earplugs bad for you?

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Is sleeping with earplugs bad for you?

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Published 18 July 2019

arplugs are one of the most popular and practical solutions for quiet sleep. But is it actually good for the ears and hearing system to wear earplugs all night? Connect Hearing answers these questions.

Overview

Why sleep with earplugs?
Is it bad for you to sleep with earplugs?

Why sleep with earplugs?

People who suffer from insomnia have difficulties falling asleep for various reasons. One of the many – and perhaps most frequent – reasons is outside noise. When suffering from insomnia you can using special earplugs to fall asleep. Many different types of plugs are available in stores – from simple foam earplugs to tailor-made earplugs with personalized filters.

Is it bad for you to sleep with earplugs?

Earplugs don’t damage your hearing. You can use them every night provided you pay attention to hygiene. You should make sure that no earwax accumulates and that you don't suffer from an ear infection. It is important to clean your earplugs daily to prevent possible infections. To improve comfort it is furthermore recommended to opt for tailor-made earplugs with filter.

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