I think I saw some recommendations for ear plugs in old threads here. I have never used these, but wonder if I should. If you swim for many years and never use those, would it be likely to cause any problems to the ears? Thanks for participating the pool--oops, the poll. :)
I use earplugs. At one time, I probably wore them based on concerns of getting ear infections, but now I just wear them for comfort. I use Mack's silicone earplugs and would recommend them. I really jam them in my ears (this is against the packaging, by the way) but by doing this they stay in my ears reasonably well even though I don't wear a swim cap. They work better after a few uses (ie when they get some ear wax on them) and get nasty after a week or so. I use Swim Ear or Auro-Dri if water nevertheless gets in my ears, and they work OK. I'm no doctor, but I wouldn't think you'd have a problem using them after not doing so for years (other than as a matter of comfort).
I use earplugs. At one time, I probably wore them based on concerns of getting ear infections, but now I just wear them for comfort. I use Mack's silicone earplugs and would recommend them. I really jam them in my ears (this is against the packaging, by the way) but by doing this they stay in my ears reasonably well even though I don't wear a swim cap. They work better after a few uses (ie when they get some ear wax on them) and get nasty after a week or so. I use Swim Ear or Auro-Dri if water nevertheless gets in my ears, and they work OK. I'm no doctor, but I wouldn't think you'd have a problem using them after not doing so for years (other than as a matter of comfort).
