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Is It Safe To Sleep With Ear Plugs At Night?
Question: Is it safe to sleep with earplugs everynight. My husband snores. He has had several surgeries to correct the problem without success.
Brief Answer:
yes it is safe to sleep with ear plugs
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Yes it is safe to sleep with ear plugs and they will not cause any harm
However if you are having an ear infection or pain . then it will be advisable to not use them for 5-7 days.
You should also keep the ear plugs clean and in a dry place so that you dont get an ear infection.
take care
yes it is safe to sleep with ear plugs
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Yes it is safe to sleep with ear plugs and they will not cause any harm
However if you are having an ear infection or pain . then it will be advisable to not use them for 5-7 days.
You should also keep the ear plugs clean and in a dry place so that you dont get an ear infection.
take care
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