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Ear Protectors and Hyper-hearing, Hyperacusis or Sensitive Hearing

There is a tendency for some with painful hearing to wear ear protectors. This has been strongly advised against  by Dr. Berard, since it exacerbates the problem . The relief is short-term but the negative effects lasting.  We equate this to wearing sunglasses while inside frequently and for long periods of time.  The sunglasses lose their effect while in bright sunlight. 

 When a person  has to expose themselves to sounds that cause them great distress, it might be a cautious and very brief help to allow the wearing of protectors, noting that doing so must be for very brief periods only, and is likely worsening the situation.