How to pick up a burst for sleep and can they harm

Window noise, loud neighbors or snorement partner – often these factors make us look for a solution for a peaceful sleep. Occidents seem an ideal option.

How to choose them properly and whether it can be detrimental to health, explained Otolaryngology Anastasia Golubeva.

The market offers many variants of Berush – from foam to silicone, disposable and multiple. But from all this period, experts advise one thing: if you plan to use Berush regularly, you should make them for an individual cast.

It sounds simple, but most chooses the path of the least resistance – and goes to the pharmacy. There, the bursts are divided by s, m and l, but it is only a common grid.

”The problem is that each channels are individual: with bends, narrow or wide areas, so the opportunity to find something perfect on the principle of « took and stuffed » – rather than accidental.

The wrong size is the most common cause of problems. Small bursts do not isolate sound, large – rub and can cause otitis or fungus. Especially if Berchy is not cleaned, ” – warns the doctor.

Another problem is hygiene. Many believe that it is enough to simply pull the bereshchi out of their ear and put on a bedside table. In fact, they should be treated with an antiseptic daily and stored in a separate box. Otherwise, Berchusi become a « home » for colonies of germs, fungi and a nursery of inflammation.

Therefore, the otolaryngology advises to treat bereshi after sleep with alcohol or chlorhexidine and put in a special container, not just in a curbstone or cellophane bag.

Multiple trees can last a long time if made of quality material. But it is worth paying attention to the signs of wear and tear: if they have lost their shape, become soft, or begin to crumble – change them without regret. Because worn -out Berush no longer holds shape and loses its noise insulation properties.

Invisible Risks: When the Occupians are harming

Berchi is not so safe. Sometimes they can cause problems: for example, they can « push » sulfur or epithelium deeper into the auditory canal and form a sulfur tube.

« Even if it is not a stopper, but just a little sulfur, regular use of Berush can be tamped.– says Anastasia Golubeva.

Also, bereshukh is categorically contraindicated if the ear already has inflammation or fungus. They block ventilation and prevent the outflow of fluid, which only aggravates the situation.

”If the ear is inflamed, the ocean simply does not fit – it will be painful, the auditory move will swell. And this is still good, because the body itself will tell you that something is wrong. But if ignored – there will be trouble « – adds the doctor.

Fungus in the ear

Photo from Anastasia Golubeva’s archive

Another problem is when Berchi try to replace with handy means: cotton, foam rubber, cloth or vacuum headphones.

The expert says that she was approached by patients who forgot cotton wool or foam rubber in his ear, and they had to get these « artifacts ».

”Even the noise -alignment does not create a vacuum. They do not isolate as Berchi, even if it seems noise is smaller « – Otolaryngologist notes.

Berry for swimming: a small barrier against big problems

Another use of Berush is not for sleep, but for sports. In particular, in swimming.

There are separate models for swimming – softer, resistant to moisture, which are better adjacent to the auditory course. They can be found in sports equipment stores.

« This is a good thing for those who have chronic or have fungal infections. If water is constantly getting into the ear, it is a risk. And the burst for swimming gives a chance to keep your ear dry.. Although some water can penetrate but not in the amount to create a problem « – adds Anastasia Golubeva.

But it is worth remembering that even such bereshi cannot be used « forever ». They need to be cleaned and dried regularly, to ensure that they do not deform. Because a damaged or contaminated product can cause inflammation, or vice versa keep moisture inside.