Earplugs are special devices for the ears that are designed to protect against extraneous sounds during sleep. In another way they are called anti-noise inserts. However, it is very important to use ear plugs correctly so as not to harm your health. This will be discussed further.
How does noise affect human health?
People have been aware of the fact that environmental sounds affect the body for a long time. However, some frequencies can have a destructive effect on many living things. Probably, it is from these considerations that mankind invents devices that help to avoid loud noise. These include antinoise earbuds.
In ancient times, the powerful sound of bells was used as a means to combat plague and other diseases.
Multiple studies of scientists have shown that every second inhabitant of the planet is constantly exposed to strong noise. Be it a huge metropolis or a small village. Because of this, the number of accidents and road accidents is increasing. Since a person is out of habit unable to react in time to the sounds of access to him or signals that indicate danger.
Earplugs during sleep: benefit or harm
Very often, people use earplugs in their ears during a night's sleep in order to relax better, without paying attention to extraneous sounds.
So, doctors say that they can be used throughout the night. Modern devices for protection against noise are made of soft materials that do not exert pressure on the ears, unlike protective headphones for shooting or swimming.
Before going to bed, doctors recommend inserting ear plugs shallow into the auricle. This is necessary so as not to injure the ear from the inside. There should also be a free edge, beyond which you can easily remove the ear plugs of the anti-noise ear plugs. There are times when a person uses cosmetic tweezers to take out the earplugs. This indicates the incorrect use of this device.
It is very important after sleep to get them out of your ears. A vacuum is created in the ear while sleeping with earplugs.
Therefore, you need to pull out the anti-noise inserts gradually. With a sharp movement, it is possible to stretch the eardrum, which will lead to its injury. If you often remove the earplugs this way, there is a risk of infectious diseases.
Daily use of ear plug
Often people who are constantly in noise do not imagine their sleep without anti-noise inserts. With them, sleep is much calmer and better. But how does their constant use affect their health?
Important! Sleeping in earplugs daily is contraindicated for absolutely everyone! Small particles of dust, keratinized skin come out of the auricle along with sulfur. But she is prevented by constantly closed ears during sleep. Cleansing, as a rule, occurs most intensively at night.
Scientists have found that daily use of an ear plug in your ears can lead to the development of bacteria. An especially beneficial environment for them is a warm place under cotton or PVC liners. More rigid materials are generally less “useful” for the development and reproduction of pathogenic bacteria.
How to reduce the risk of injuring your ears
To protect yourself as much as possible from infection and, first of all, damage to the ear from the inside, you need to follow some rules:
- After each use of ear muffs or ear plugs, you need to thoroughly wash them (if the material from which they are made allows this). Otherwise, you can simply wipe the liners with alcohol.
- Do not use ear plugs if they are wet. It is better to wipe them with a towel and only then insert them into the ears. Otherwise, there is a risk of creating a favorable environment for bacteria.
- Also, earplugs should not be used immediately after a shower, for the same reasons that it is forbidden to insert wet earbuds into the ear.
Unconditional use of an ear plug
She, as it turns out, is definitely there. We list the useful properties of an ear plug (for an airplane in particular) and other similar inserts:
- Protection against environmental noise. This is especially important for those who are often on the road, flying by plane. Also, ear plugs can save when neighbors often make repairs and interfere with a good rest. For office workers, earbuds can help you focus on the right thing, without being distracted by the gimlet around.
- Proper rest is one of the criteria for good human health. Earplugs in this case serve as an indispensable tool in protecting against extraneous noise that interferes with sleep. According to scientists, much better and more complete sleep in complete silence.
- Protect your ear from powerful sounds that can injure your eardrum. So, musicians, builders and those who often fly in an airplane use earbuds.
How to create perfect silence at home
A full rest is the key to good health. Using an ear plug in this case, of course, can be a panacea. But you can enhance the effect of these devices, creating at home the most comfortable sleeping conditions. To do this, tightly close all kinds of gaps. Often they are found on wooden windows. Such defects can be eliminated with construction foam, or it is much better to replace the windows with plastic ones, with sound insulation.
Use noisy appliances in the afternoon. At night, any noise interferes with quality sleep, which will subsequently affect health. It is also important not to fall asleep at the computer or TV. The phone must be turned off or set to silent mode.