Noise- the ear-splitting toxin!

Can you imagine your life when you have to sleep in the same room where your partner or roommate snores throughout the night? Ears, one of the important organ in our body is exposed to a lot of sound through day and night. Frequent exposure to noise pollution can cause perpetual hearing loss, mood swings, sleepless nights, etc. Loud noises can be from any industries, honking vehicles, music from a disc or a pub, or even a non-stop barking of a dog. We can reduce the volume of those things which are in our control, but for other loud sounds an ear plug or an ear muff can be used.

What is an Ear plug?

Ear plugs are small devices that can be inserted in the outer part of your ear which protects your ears from any loud sound and can lessen risk of hearing loss. They are used to minimize the harshness of any loud sound and to bring it to a bearable limit. They are mostly made of foam or silicon which is confirmable and soft for your ears. Some plugs come with a hearing band as well.

Most of the ear plugs can be washed and can be used again, but some companies manufacture use and throw plugs as well. Custom made ear plugs are also available. These are widely used by professional shooters or swimmers as they have higher chances of hearing imbalances.

Ear Plugs are small in size and it is very handy. You can carry it anywhere, it can fit in to your pocket or your wallet. They are less expensive compared to the ear muff and are easily available in the market. They can be worn for a longer time as it will not hurt your ears in any way. There are ear plugs that are specially designed for shooters and workers who has to deal with the continuous noise of the machines. Most of the plugs are water proof, so you can use it in all climatic conditions.

As your ears grow with age it is important to change the earplugs periodically. It is advisable that you choose the right size for your ears so that these plugs can give you complete protection from loud noise.When choosing an ear plug also check for the NRR (Noise Reduction Rating), this defines the level of hearing protection that each ear plug cater.

Noise Induced hearing loss is becoming very common these days. A recent study shows that the majority of the people who fall in this category are youngsters as they have high exposure to loud music and other sounds. Earplugs made of foam and silicon are sold at a very low cost and are easily available at any medical or retails stores. They are also available with all the e-commerce retailers.

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