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Who can benefit from custom ear protection
Problems associated with conventional earplugs
Advantages of using custom ear protection
 

WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM CUSTOM EAR PROTECTION

1.
Musicians (classical or contemporary rock), recording engineers, sound crews, music listeners, concert and nightclub fans would be able to use ER-9, ER-15 or ER-25 earplugs which allow music to be heard accurately but at a lower volume. These are commonly known as musician earplugs.
2.
Dentists require hearing protection from high-frequency drill and suction unit noises, but still need to hear speech, background music and their equipment.
3.
Flight attendants and air travellers who need to sleep in noisy environments such as during a flight or in hotel rooms during the day will benefit from sleepers.
4.
Construction workers, machinists and those in heavy industry will need maximum protection and may or may not require the ability to hear conversation.
5.
Restaurant and dance club employees would be able to hear speech but limit the amount of background music and noise with vented earplugs.  
6.
Swimmers and skiers who prefer to keep their ears warm and dry can benefit from earplugs made of floatable, colourful materials.
7.
Those who have a snoring partner would greatly benefit from the use of custom ear protection which provides both maximum attenuation and maximum comfort.

Anyone with unusual sensitivities to environmental sounds should have a discussion with one of our audiologists to determine whether their sensitivities fall within the normal range or whether conditions such as misophonia or hyperacusis exist. In these latter cases, ear protection is strongly contraindicated as it can worsen the auditory sensitivities even further.

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