How to use FOAM Hearing Protection and Ear Plugs - Proper Insertion Technique

[@goonersfanno1]

My roomate snoors a lot, so I bought some foam earplugs, and at the first didn't help at all. I'd just put them in my ear and could hear everything. Didn't know I had to shape them and put them deep in my ear. Last night is the first time in a while I got some good sleep. Thanks, bless ya

[@Shejejjenwn_02]

My parents snore wayyy too much and our new apartment is not soundproof so I always have to put the tv and fan and piano music on so I can relax and try to sleep with a better sound but damn I wake up do stress because I’m cold and is so loud AGHH I’m a very sensitive sleeper so once I’m up I’m up so reading your comment gives me hope for tonight

[@aniketchoudhary8936]

Get ones with string as a chord.

[@uzairarshad4231]

But how do you hear your alarm?

[@goonersfanno1]

@@uzairarshad4231 Vibration wakes me up.

[@MarcLloydZ]

@@uzairarshad4231 SMARTWATCH VIBRATES GOOD PLUS USE IT WITH PHONE VIBRATE OR TOY VIBRATION IF U KNOW WHAT I MEAN

[@Krissy_Bunnie]

Great for neighbors with no concept of time or sound

[@maryamzahid5149]

Actually I am that neighbor!!!! True though lol

[@shadyyam2488]

OMG I RELATE WITH THIS

[@PurplePinkRed]

Or people you live in the same damn house with 🤦‍♀️

[@dianaz9221]

Oh my god, that is why Im here.

[@qwertyCandy]

Diana Z Same here. Damn, do I love his dog and the way it barks all night long... 😩

[@afrogaluk7]

Neighbour has been harassing me with anti-social noise so just brought some plugs. Thanks for showing the correct way to insert, it was clear & concise.

[@john78tv]

I bought some ear plugs that were 4 1/2 stars online. When I used them, I could still hear everything - it was b/c I wasn't using them properly, so thank you for this video!!

[@DrCliffAuD]

Glad to help John!

[@laurabernaystudioforvoicetuiti]

I know what you mean, I had same experience. The noise (ball thud) is actually more prominent as all other noise blocked out EXCEPT the basketball! Grrrrr....

[@AuraAzarcon]

Using this to help block out noise when I'm studying. Thanks for the informative video!

[@DrCliffAuD]

Happy to help!

[@noushicalicut3502]

Hi how are you

[@roshanara9644]

Yeah

[@ET-si7rl]

@thakurhimanshu tomar wow

[@moej3911]

@thakurhimanshu tomar go to store, purchase

[@h.m.d5264]

I love ear plugs! I usually use them to concentrate on my work in noisy environments, and those plugs does indeed help me being productive! Thank you for the amazing video!

[@zuzu2593]

i recently tried using the second type of earplug shown in this video. after rolling the plug into a thin form, the person that was teaching me how to insert them told me to "insert it in my ear canal and then push AS HARD AS I CAN for about a minute." DO NOT MAKE THIS MISTAKE. pushing AS HARD AS I CAN removed ALL the air from my ear canal, and as soon as i removed my finger from the plug, the resulting expansion created negative pressure on my ear drum and my ear drum ruptured (in other words, my eardrum got "sucked" outwards" and made an extremely painful pop). i've had severe hearing loss in my left ear for the last 2 weeks. i thought it would come back but it's still the same and i'm worried that the damage caused is irreversible. so, learn from my mistake people. only need to apply a bit of pressure when holding the plug to your ear after inserting.

[@apostolismoschopoulos1876]

wow what happened next? are you ok now?

[@learningisfun4315]

Yeah tell us

[@godschild5587]

please update us, are you ok now?

[@69p.a63]

How are you now?

[@mrwhatsreal8430]

Now im scared to even put an earplug

[@mrpresident8798]

Always a pleasure to hear Jim Carrey's health advices. Thank you!

[@drajai8405]

🤣🤣🤣 i m searching comments related to jim carrey

[@griizzd]

Trippy…..cuhh sound like cuhh more than he look look like cuhh

[@toddburnett4853]

Wow, I work around airlines all day and my company provides the foam ear protection but never should me how to use them. I thought they were crap. This video may have saved my hearing.

[@KevBautista]

Thanks Doc. Cliff. Our cats wake us up early in the morning and we've lost sleep over it for almost a week now. Appreciate this guide. Now I can use my ear inserts properly.

[@hanantaha-md]

This is SO cool... I tried it as you describe and I could HEAR your video sound volume decreasing as they expanded in my ear! Thank you so much! I always thought these plugs were useless, and it turns out I just wasn't inserting them correctly!

[@juliodelrio1737]

Thank you...about 18 Years ago I shot a 38 special without hearing protection and felt some pain in my right ear and ringing and slowly there after I been having ringing in THAT ear... gotten a little louder pitch over the years and now its permanent...I'm now 57 and wish I had listened too my friends..so please people put ear protection in...good video thank you....

[@jessejames863]

problem is lack of info and knowledge, we teach kids the dangers of smoking, drinking drugs, etc. cancers.....but there is no knowledge or info on hearing protection taught in schools or by parents, most people don't even know that parties and concerts and clubs damage hearing. its crazy how there is such a lack of knowledge of protecting ones hearing. most people don't protect thier hearing and thats the sad part. i wish society would teach children the importance of protecting hearing in school

[@H37P5kY57]

It's also ridiculous going to the movie theater and needing to wear there to watch a movie.. I also go to sporting events with these too. Unfortunately, I can't seem to get these earplugs into my ear canal - so I'm at a lost on what to do besides wearing them the wrong way as this dr describes.

[@learningisfun4315]

None of that should actually be

[@jessejames863]

@@H37P5kY57 go on amazon and buy concert ear plugs they are ten times better than foam plugs and are easy to put in. they cost more but they work a lot better

[@H37P5kY57]

@@jessejames863 thanks so much for that piece of advice. I wasn't sure if those ones even worked

[@adamatch9624]

bartman1995 all the things you mentioned the teach are deadly that’s why like do you want them to start teaching kids to wear sunglasses to not tan as it fucks your skin or teach them the importance of correctly cutting your nails? Then teaching about hearing protection is not need all that much like going to parties ain’t that bad as normal, the sound is coming from one place like stop being so worried and let people live the way they what.

[@AndrijaTodorovic-i3p]

You're a genius, I lost a lot of my time putting them wrong way in my ears but now that you show me the right way I'm now happy to know

[@bermaingim9652]

I'm glad i see this video before the earplug package came, LOL. You got 1 Like from Indonesia. Thanks

[@sagawa1179]

cuy cara pakek ny gmn yg pvc

[@evander29]

@@sagawa1179 kalo yang pvc setauku colok aja langsung

[@verachandra5934]

Kak pakai nya merek apa ya kalo bole tau?

[@GRAVESGGS]

im just glad this video is out there and actually shows how to properly use ear plugs

[@jamesnickel4748]

Thank you so much for this advice! I used these things incorrectly for a couple of years, and now know how to do it perfectly. All the best! 😎

[@deemad2180]

Your sir are a legend. I just learnt something very valuable. I couldn't sleep properly for years due to a noisy neighbour

[@Sunshine-rq1ow]

You know you’d think inserting an ear plug would be common sense. Nope. I was doing it the wrong way, the way you showed in the video actually. Now, I can’t hear a thing. 🙋🏼‍♀️ Thank you.

[@jkerman5113]

Thanks for your informative, accurate, and well made video! This has helped me and many friends.

[@SuomiFinn42]

Never knew about the holding down the finger trick. Thank you! I do a lot of shooting as a hobby!

[@Carlos-td6bz]

How many days would u use the same pair of earplugs?

[@simgehasmetli9728]

this is the REAL way of putting it inside thank you dr.! I was doing it wrong but this really works

[@07THE19]

I have titinus and I’m also a police officer. Thank you so much for this video.

[@DrCliffAuD]

My brother is also a police officer. Thank you for your service.

[@SheAndMe]

Have been using foam ear plugs for very loud OrangeTheory classes. Always difficult to get them in and sealed. Thanks for showing the proper way to insert them.

[@BUCHIVELI]

Absolutely wonderful!!! The best lesson from the best Teacher. Enjoyed and appreciated it from the onset.

[@thefunplace4269]

I'm afraid that if I insert the plug too deep, I won't be able to get it out.

[@abhijeetsutar4212]

Too much deep will cause problem in eardrums

[@Shejejjenwn_02]

Me when I was about to use a tampon the first time. That didn’t go bad so I hope this won’t

[@rover5058]

@@Shejejjenwn_02 lmao

[@xiddiabbas1311]

connect both airpads with each other through a small silky soft rope..so that you can pull it out easily if you want to pull

[@MrMeat347]

it is actually not possible to put them in too deep because the are only like half an inch and the ear canal is not straight and it bends.

[@sandeeponkar8266]

I had the type 2 kind of earplugs which were not only fitting properly but also hurting my eardrum because of its excessive length. So, I chopped its tip off to bring it down to the size of type 1 earplugs shown by you. And it works like a charm! Thanks dude 🤗

[@sallu4ualways]

This👆advice was as helpful as docs roll in finger advice.Type 2 plugs were sticking out of ears.Cutting them in half does the trick.

[@horsesattack]

This is so important to help with all sorts of loud situations Trust me you don’t want tinnitus.

[@TheErasedGuy]

Used a couple techniques here for my in ear monitor ear buds, worked like a charm. I'll listen on moderate volume for your sake though, doc.

[@PurpleZen]

Wow, amazing. Never used ear plugs right. Will try this tonight.

[@rachelpurdy3854]

You are the greatest utuber Of all time. I am extremely greatful. ❤💯

[@regineolario2029]

Had no idea you had to press it down. Very helpful, thank you 🙏 😊

[@markm691950]

I tried both of these when I was working in factories Did exactly what you explain. My ear canal swell up close in 2 days. I had to have custom ear molds the only one my skin could tolerate. :-)

[@bilalnachabeh]

I bought one similar to the Howard Leight yesterday and it did zero difference. I will use your method today! thank you

[@patsyw4141]

I'm really surprised to see its safe to push the ear bud so far in. What if you can't get it out? Plus when I've had some in well, i can hear my heart beating, which is very off-putting. I found gel ones good, but as i noticed regular use saw them disintegrate, i stopped using them.

[@vamos419]

They're not gonna get stuck inside but you just push some ear wax deep into your ear canal.

[@mjrhelpstootherathletes8422]

@@vamos419 thanks for helpful commemt I was ordered it recently I had this fear that it will stuck inside.

[@Max321load]

Thank you so very much. You saved my life. Wish you all the best!

[@ninam1061]

I work night shift and my neighbors decided to remodel their home and yell over the drills and hammers, I couldn't figure out how to shove these little Orange things in my ears, thank you.

[@aristoteles9895]

That’s the same problem I have. My neighbors started remodeling about 6 months ago and I am slowly getting insane because of this constant noise an the lack of sleep.

[@Midnight_Agony]

I'm just here looking for good earplugs, because I can't sleep in a room with a TV on (I don't have my own bedroom). But I learned a lot. Thank you.

[@makeye]

Are there any additional cleaning procedures you should take for your ear to prevent pushing earwax deep into your ear? I clean my ears normally now but wonder if I need to do anything more if I start using ear plugs nightly.

[@scottiehippie]

I am currently going to an audiologist tomorrow. It's extremely nessicary if you feel there's to much ear wax in your ear.

[@HarshYadav-yw2cn]

No matter how I hold the my ear while inserting the earplug, it never fully goes it. Could my ear canal just be smaller?

[@kc4ril]

I was interested to know if there are any significant difference in the different brands of foam ear plugs? I see some marketed as "mute and noise canceling" but I don't know if there is any significant difference between them and the cheaper ones.

[@davidhoffman6980]

Thank you so much. I've been using earplugs off and on since 1998 when I was ten. It's always been a struggle and hit and miss. Usually, they just folded up when I tried to out them in. Pulling the ear flap back makes all the difference in the world. I could barely contain myself when it worked on the first try. 😂

[@remingtontreich9986]

I was so shook when all the sound just disappeared

[@kerrythomson7788]

I live near noisy traffic. Would these prevent me from hearing an alarm clock? Or the alarm on my phone?

[@kerrythomson7788]

I guess I'd just test and try it 🤷

[@DrCliffAuD]

Yes, I've slept through alarm clocks with foam earplugs in.

[@kerrythomson7788]

@DrCliffAuD thanks. I was told by a pharmacist that foam inserts should not be used for prolonged periods - meaning sleep 😴 I also believe that there should be mention that hands should be washed prior to doing this

[@Nothing-qj8mv]

don't these ear plugs push the wax further into the canal?

[@RobertViani]

Excellent video. I use foam ear plugs all the time. Now realizing the need to get them inserted even farther down the ear canal.

[@Tom-j4y8e]

What if you do it correctly but don't put the full 3/4s inside the ear? Does it still provide some protection, for example would it provide, say, -20db instead of -30. I've been using different earplugs for years, sometimes foam, sometimes branded reusables. I mainly use them in bars and small venues with live music and playing live myself because I don't want my T to get worse. But with the foams I've sometimes not put them in all the way, but I did have noise reduction, as in I could hear that the sound was significantly reduced. In that case we're they providing protection?

[@suryavanshpratapsingh2839]

What if they get stuck in our ears? Plz reply

[@921Az39]

Thank you so much! Very happy to have found this page!

[@Notorious2108]

a problem I have is as long as i have my finger on the spot where I need to put it the ear plugs wont expand into my ear. All they want to do is expand outwards. Should I be using a different ear protection?

[@mario8833]

How many times can I use a single pair of the first type, the yellow one?

[@mario8833]

And also, should i wash it after every use?

[@da-madmodler4692]

I’m glad the classic was shown, I purchased a softer type at the shooting range and could not leave the shooting room fast enough for the 3m type. Thanks for the info I can buy a box of a hundred.

[@davidhoffman6980]

@3:57 true and one of the things that can interrupt the seal around them is wearing safety glasses which you should do when shooting.

[@redmann4523]

Wow I learned something new today...i never knew why my ear plugs didnt work correctly...i was in the marines and was never trainned how to properly put these in 🤣

[@hannahm2430]

I go to music college and we never had a class or any info on hearing protection! I’d go on stage to sing each week no protection because I honestly didn’t know any better as a 20 year old. Being around drummers has taken a notch down of my hearing. Pretty sad cause it only took 2 years. Wish my college out of all places would have encouraged or at least mention to wear ear protection while on stage but not one mention. Lesson learnt and now I bring ear plugs everywhere I go

[@pedrogouveia9884]

Great video and very useful information. One question: can I use these earplugs for sleeping. Is it safe using on a daily basis??

[@justusistifanus9465]

If used properly does it cancel the noise from a snoring roommate?

[@DrCliffAuD]

maybe not completely. You may need an additional masking sound.

[@justusistifanus9465]

@@DrCliffAuD what additional masking sound would you recommend?

[@britneyalyssa1314]

They help keep your ears safe from loud noises… but are they safe in general?

[@soontobedetermined]

Thanks 😂 I thought mine were not working dumb me 😂😂😂😂 loved this easy straight forward informative video! Thanks❤

[@kendramaple912]

Thank you! I struggle with figuring this out, so this looks easy to try and do. I have very waxy ears. Will there be any issues with stuffing those deep in my canal if I have waxy ears? I clean them everyday, but just develop a lot of wax.

[@MustangDesudiroz]

Bought mine and finally not earing my eletric fan anymore when using my one earphone thanks a lot doc

[@REDLINERUNNER]

Thank you!! Today I bought myself 3M plugs and I wanted to know how to properly use them to sleep, because neighbour is laying concrete. So can I somehow push them too deep and get them stuck maybe?

[@jackfistfite1922]

I got some of those 3m plugs off ebay. They're obviously very old and stiff . What can i soak them in to soften them ?

[@danica4077]

What if you have common ear infections from previously wearing silicone earplugs for years while sleeping?

[@viswanathanshanmugam2003]

does the ear plugs protects us from loud crackers sound above 100 db

[@bijenmaharjan5533]

when you put that far inside, doesnt it damage eardrum?

[@jessir7725]

Thank you CPT Dvorak for the training links!

[@Sali-zn7wk]

is there anything that would help with nor hearing snoring sound from person right next to you

[@ABC123.85]

After watching the vdo i come to how to do it but still it wouldn't get inside the ear canal that much its 1/4 part remain outside😢 its been 10-13 tumes i have tried but always it does not fit

[@MiguelPeniche]

What is the recommended time for disposing this earplugs or are those washable /reusable? Good video!

[@pw510577w]

Can these cause issues with balance - I usually feel a bit of vertigo when I first insert them? I also have tinnitus.

[@jacetownsend8551]

Good advice - I've been doing it wrong for years - THX

[@aganinanina]

I am using the soft foam earplugs for few years now and my ear cannot tolerate them more than 2 hours, my ears are hurting and I get a hitchiness effect. Any idea why?

[@deisymondragon4496]

How do you properly remove them? Can you just pull them out bc I was doing this and it felt odd in my ears afterwards

[@Samlol23_drrich]

The directions on the Howard Leights suggest holding your ear while it expands. Do you suggest doing that?

[@theWARMJET]

Thank you for the lesson

[@trunks2705]

How long should you press your finger for

[@thehayemaker2622]

Like 3 secs idk u should feel it expanding

[@trunks2705]

@@thehayemaker2622 thanks :)

[@peoplez16]

Will try this tonight. I recently developed tenitis and noone ever taught how to wear them properly. My method was twist, insert, the pull till it completes the seal so i heard less. So i guess that wasn't good

[@mohamedkhaled4967]

But is it safe to use these for long hours (like sleeping 8 hours) or it will damage my ear?

[@jandros17]

I tried this but it hurts when I insert it. Don't know if I'm not opening the canal correctly 😑

[@D22oyd]

I tried searching but didn't find the answer that I was looking for. I have tubes in my ears and an excess of wax that I can't clean out. What is a good way to use foam ear plugs with my hearing aids? It seems like too much sound is coming out of my ears and not making it in.

[@kgf7622]

Before l use it in wrong way but now it's working sir, thanks sir

[@R3mbo]

Helpful. But what if after few times they get soft and becomes ruberry?

[@selfoduis]

Doctor i wasnt using them properly for almost one whole month until i found out about your video ! Do i need to get my ears checked ?? Please answer me sooner.

[@durgadeviolla9860]

Please provide the link for buying

[@morganmorales9474]

Halo doc, can an earplug reduces seasickness when we wear during heavy seas?

[@davidjose4751]

Going to a concert and using earplugs it’s crazy work

[@saint1_1]

Thank you I have migraine and this helps a lot

[@mihtara]

Do these foam plugs also work as good protection for concerts? How many times can we reuse them? Also, what are your thoughts on silicone earplugs?

[@RVSinoraFashions]

I have pain at inner wall of my ear because I use this more than 20 hours per day regularly. Please tell me is it seriously issue or would be ? or we can say this pain will not harm me more than this.pain ? and is there any issue with my ear due to lack or air circulation ?

[@abhijeetsutar4212]

Consult a doctor if it's paining

[@zulfikarakbarmuzakki9574]

I'm finding it hard to insert the earplug. Like, it won't fit the ear canal. Is it possible that my ear canal is smaller than the standard ear canal diameter aimed for the product?

[@SandyBiggs-px8cv]

Could the plug ever get stuck?

[@LinkBuildingServicex]

Do you have a video for Asperger people with over sensorial issues?

[@keshavmadhavan51]

Dr how many times can these earplugs be reused before being thrown, and how to sterilize them before using again?

[@theblueseamus]

I use Howard Leight for reading and it gives me a good soundless experience.

[@garimasekhri3727]

Hi dr I have painfull hypercusis my ear cannels are small can u cut them slight and then use my are Mac foam earplugs 2 cm

[@pippip8237]

Great video and thank you!! My school does annoying assemblies and they talk sooo loud I cover my ears but it hurts to hold them for sooo long! Thank youuu 💖💖💖

[@shivaayritik6680]

what about ear wax, will it not be pushed back to ear drum ?

[@Mayu-u1d]

But doctor I'm scared how I will get them off, if these stuck in my ear 😢