Even with the primary pathway completely blocked, around 5% of the sound you hear can still reach your noise detection system located in your inner ear. Ear muffs are not nearly as effective as are ear plugs, because they simply cannot as effectively block sound from entering the canal. read more
Wearing ear plugs for an extended period of time may actually do the exact opposite. 1. The ear plug can block the natural movement of earwax out of the ear. When left in your ear the earwax can become impacted and cause your hearing to get worse. Built-Up Earwax May Be Causing Your Hearing Loss 2. read more
I bought a soft ear plug where you squeeze it till it's thin and you put it in you earlobe. But I can still hear myself typing and the tv sound. read more