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by raffael-vogler 2817 days ago
> As well by reducing your hearing ability when wearing ear plugs can cause your brain to shift into a "hyper hearing" mode to compensate.

> This is also why it is not recommended to wear ear protection to sleep. (once in a while is ok, extended usage is not recommended)

Very interesting point. I'm using ear plugs for sleeping for about twenty years (each and every night) and I am definitely more noise and sound sensitive than most people.