I use them often, as if a leaf falls of a tree in the garden, I'm awake. In summer, when I have to open the window, they are essential since the CAA shifted the flight path from LCY right over my house. First plane is 07:00, and they are in full climb.
I do get a rumbling tinitus from time to time, but I don't think it's the earplugs. I never go anywhere with out them (well, Sainsburys, obviously!).
I use them often, as if a leaf falls of a tree in the garden, I'm awake. In summer, when I have to open the window, they are essential since the CAA shifted the flight path from LCY right over my house. First plane is 07:00, and they are in full climb.
I do get a rumbling tinitus from time to time, but I don't think it's the earplugs. I never go anywhere with out them (well, Sainsburys, obviously!).
I wear those orange foams one, been wearing them for about 6 years now, I am a very light sleeper, just means my OH doesn't have to sleep on the couch - so thank goodness for ear plugs - haven't noticed anything detrimental to my hearing.
I would be worried that I'd miss the sound of the smoke alarm going off, or a burglar breaking in, or something, if I wore earplugs.
They don't cut off noise completely, just muffle it to a level at which you can sleep. I still hear my son if he wakes up, my alarm going off, the door knocker etc.
I would be worried that I'd miss the sound of the smoke alarm going off, or a burglar breaking in, or something, if I wore earplugs.
Earplugs don't block out all noise - for example I still hear the baby cry - but they do black out a lot of noise that prevents me sleeping (outside noise / OH snoring)
I actually bought some yesterday as my hubby snores for Britain I swear!>:(
I love my sleep and have found myself falling asleep with earphones in after watching catch up on my iPhone to drown out the noise - surely theses have to be better, safer than strangling myself with earphones?:o
I bought a pair that came with an eye blind fold thing - it was the only pack my local chemist had. Any recommendations or are they basically the same?
I don't think I'd wear them every night - only when hubby is at his best!
Earplugs don't block out all noise - for example I still hear the baby cry - but they do black out a lot of noise that prevents me sleeping (outside noise / OH snoring)
Yeah, I still hear the baby. I can also hear my wife snoring sometimes but they block out a huge amount of noise. The alarm is a soft welcoming start to the day with earplugs in!
Any recommendations or are they basically the same?
There are differences between different earplugs, there can be quite a difference in the noise reduction ratings (there will be a number labelled "SNR" - single number reading, or three number H/M/L for high/medium/low frequencies. Posh ones will have a table for noise reduction across eight octaves). Basically, the higher the number the more it will reduce the sound levels in the ear. That data only become useful when you are using them as ear protection in a noisy environment. That's where you measure the workplace noise and calculate the daily weighted exposure to the worker. Then you need to find the right rating protection to bring it down under the personal daily exposure levels. (Of course, the first course of action is reducing the emitted noise at source).
If anyone truly has trouble sleeping, I'd reccomend reading "The Control Of Noise at Work Regulations 2005"
Same here in left ear.
I find when I have a build up of wax it gets worse so they I use the ear drops to clear it.
Gets less severe after that.
Try ear drops regularly
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I think you'd still hear the smoke alarm. As for a burglar, trust me, you're better off not knowing.
Really? But I want to creep downstairs and hit them over the head with a frying pan, or at least lock myself in the bathroom and call the police.
I do get a rumbling tinitus from time to time, but I don't think it's the earplugs. I never go anywhere with out them (well, Sainsburys, obviously!).
We got burgled and I lay frozen with fear until they went. Ignorance would have been bliss.
Sorry to hear that - I can't really imagine how terrifying that must have been.
Hope they didn't look in the heating vent..... ;-)
My sympathies. Must be awful.
Very neglected condition.
It's the worst at night.
They're the ones I use.
They don't cut off noise completely, just muffle it to a level at which you can sleep. I still hear my son if he wakes up, my alarm going off, the door knocker etc.
Or the false plug socket.
Earplugs don't block out all noise - for example I still hear the baby cry - but they do black out a lot of noise that prevents me sleeping (outside noise / OH snoring)
I love my sleep and have found myself falling asleep with earphones in after watching catch up on my iPhone to drown out the noise - surely theses have to be better, safer than strangling myself with earphones?:o
I bought a pair that came with an eye blind fold thing - it was the only pack my local chemist had. Any recommendations or are they basically the same?
I don't think I'd wear them every night - only when hubby is at his best!
Yeah, I still hear the baby. I can also hear my wife snoring sometimes but they block out a huge amount of noise. The alarm is a soft welcoming start to the day with earplugs in!
There are differences between different earplugs, there can be quite a difference in the noise reduction ratings (there will be a number labelled "SNR" - single number reading, or three number H/M/L for high/medium/low frequencies. Posh ones will have a table for noise reduction across eight octaves). Basically, the higher the number the more it will reduce the sound levels in the ear. That data only become useful when you are using them as ear protection in a noisy environment. That's where you measure the workplace noise and calculate the daily weighted exposure to the worker. Then you need to find the right rating protection to bring it down under the personal daily exposure levels. (Of course, the first course of action is reducing the emitted noise at source).
If anyone truly has trouble sleeping, I'd reccomend reading "The Control Of Noise at Work Regulations 2005"
Same here in left ear.
I find when I have a build up of wax it gets worse so they I use the ear drops to clear it.
Gets less severe after that.
Try ear drops regularly