Why Do I Need Earplugs for Swimming?

Cannonball! Summer’s just around the corner, and a lot of us will be looking forward to visits to the beach or local pool for some escape from the Texan heat. Swimming is one of the best ways to keep cool during the summer months.

However, for the more adept swimmers out there, waterlogged ears and swimmer’s ear are very real concerns – ones that we at Hear in Texas can help take care of for you.

With customized hearing protection for your ears, you’ll be able to jump in the deep end without worries about your ears getting damaged from the pool water. For those that prefer to stay dry, custom-made earplugs can help you avoid noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) or infection.

NIHL is one of the most common forms of hearing loss, and with noise exposure increasing and the volume turning up across the world, it’s important to prevent damage before it happens. (Of course, if you suspect you have a hearing loss, we’re happy to help you alleviate it!)

Custom earplugs for swimming can help protect your ears from infection and water damage – and while nobody’s jumping at the chance to wear earplugs to the community pool, it’s smarter to protect your ears now than deal with swimmer’s ear later.

What Is Swimmer’s Ear?

Swimmer’s ear is an infection in your outer ear canal caused by leftover water in your ears, where bacteria will grow from the moist environment. While treatable with eardrops, it’s often recommended to frequent swimmers to wear earplugs when swimming to protect their ears entirely.

If you pay attention to professional swimmers on TV (like those in the Paris Olympics this summer), even divers who are in the water for one splash will be wearing earplugs to protect their ears from water damage and noise exposure from the loud and busy competitive pool spaces.

How Can Hearing Protection Help Me?

Custom hearing protection and swimming earplugs are custom molded to your unique ears, providing a stronger fit and acoustic seal that prevents water from entering your ear, while being comfortable enough for long-term wear, thanks to being made from medical-grade silicone.

Replaceable, precise sound filters let you choose the level of sound protection you need for each listening environment you frequent. Custom-made earplugs can protect your ears from that water-logged feeling and NIHL all in one.

Enjoy your summer and swimming with the help of custom swim earplugs – your ears will thank you for it later!