Ear Plugs

Ear Plugs To Protect Against Hearing Loss

Ear plugs are a necessity when it comes to protecting your hearing and preventing potential hearing loss. It's incredibly important to maintain healthy ears. Plus, it is estimated that over 9 million people in the UK already suffer from some form of hearing impairment, and approximately around one in ten experience varying levels of tinnitus. These figures are expected to keep on rising, and that is why hearing protection, such as ear plugs are of the utmost importance.

Fighting The Noise

Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is one of the most popular types of hearing impairment. Ear plugs offer a smart, affordable solution for noise reduction, and provide a number of crucial benefits:

• Help reduce damage from high decibel sounds
• Reduce loud noises from protruding the ear
• Can help improve your sleep pattern
• Help you manage noisy environments
• Combat the potential risk of NIHL

Furthermore, ear plugs could prevent the onset of sensorineural hearing loss and tinnitus, by reducing disruptive background noise is excessively loud environments.

Ear Plugs From Hearing Direct

On our web store, you will find a range of ear plugs from reliable manufacturers such as Moldex and Earplanes. The ear plugs we supply are designed for ultimate comfort and discretion.

When Do I Need Wear Ear Plugs?

You should consider wearing them in any loud environments. Even more so when this noise is far louder than the every day sounds we experience. For example:

• At music concerts
• On construction sites
• Traveling via planes and trains
• Noisy workplaces
• When tinnitus flares

Ultimately, the decision to wear them is up to you. It is advised that you carry ear plugs should you regularly be exposed to dangerous sound levels at any time during your day.

What You Need To Know About Hearing Loss

Ear plugs are very much a vital tool when it comes down to avoiding hearing loss. Our blog is home to valuable resources so you can acquire the hearing loss information and knowledge you need. We think you may be interested in the following:

• 10 tips for looking after your hearing
• 10 means to reduce noise-induced hearing loss
• 5 reasons you may have muffled hearing
• Biggest sources of noise pollution

The Hearing Direct blog is also full of master guides and in-depth reviews so you can better understand all things hearing loss.

Check Your Hearing For Free

When did you last check your hearing? Should you have any concern about your hearing health, take our online hearing test. The check takes three minutes and you will get your results instantly. Results will indicate if you need to take further action regarding your auditory senses. Ultimately, we recommended a consultation with your GP or an audiologist for a professional screening.

Alternatively, if you do have a hearing impairment, we supply a collection of affordable hearing aids to help properly manage the condition.