gevo 0 Report post Posted August 30, 2006 hello people, i was just wondering if there are any adverse health risks in wearing those IEM/canalphones for too long? the ear is connected to the eustachian tubes so i was wondering... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scanfiend 0 Report post Posted August 30, 2006 (edited) I think a bit of common sense and personal hygeine goes a long way. If you have any form of ear injury, don't wear IEM's. Listen to your music at sensible volumes. Also, keep the tips of the IEM's clean. Some guys wash the tips with hydrogen peroxide, but it seems too much work for me I just bought some alcohol swabs from Guardian Pharmacy. Nice, clean and convenient in packet form. Just give your hard tips a wipe down once in a while and you're set. Edited August 30, 2006 by scanfiend Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gevo 0 Report post Posted August 30, 2006 ok, i see. is there no gaseous exchange between the middle ear to the outside atmosphere? as in is the middle ear hermetically sealed other than through the eustachian tubes which are usually closed? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zonalblitz_audio 0 Report post Posted August 30, 2006 Just to add on, a note of caution. Never pinch your nose as you sneeze, especially if you sneeze really hard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zonalblitz_audio 0 Report post Posted August 30, 2006 Haha.. it's just the habit of some people. I have read an article before that a adult pinched his nose when he sneezed hard, pop his left ear drum. Very sad isn't it? On another view, won't they get phlgem up their eustachian tube? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeremy 0 Report post Posted September 1, 2006 hello people, i was just wondering if there are any adverse health risks in wearing those IEM/canalphones for too long? the ear is connected to the eustachian tubes so i was wondering... Should be o.k if u don't listened to high volume ( Outside also can hear ). Feel uncomfortable for me, that's why I used a headphone. Of course there is always pros & cons. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kenshin_himura 0 Report post Posted September 1, 2006 hmmm y does using custom prevents ur ear drums from puncturing?? doesn't it work similiar like those bi/tri flanges but its just more comfortable? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
