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What is Earplugs?

Category: Equipment

Most popular types: Hearos 33NRR Earplugs

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An earplug is a device that is meant to be inserted in the ear canal to protect the wearer's hearing from loud noises or the intrusion of water, foreign bodies, dust or excessive wind.

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Reported purpose & perceived effectiveness
Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Sensitivity to sound (hyperacusis) 6 1
Overwhelmed 2 0
Sensory processing disorder 2 1
Difficulty concentrating in noisy environments 1 0
Difficulty staying asleep 1 2

Show all 14 reasons taken

  • Major
  • Moderate
  • Slight
  • None
  • Can't tell
See all 32 patients that have used Earplugs

Side effects

Side effects as an overall problem

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 0
Moderate 1
Mild 2
None 3

Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Earplugs

Side effect Patients Percentage
Dissociation 1

Why patients stopped taking Earplugs

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Reason Patients Percentage
Expense 1
Other 1
See all 2 patients who've stopped using Earplugs

Duration

Stopped using Earplugs

Duration Patients Percentage
1 - 2 years 1
2 - 5 years 1
Adherence
Adherence Evaluations Percentage
Always 4
Usually 1
Sometimes 1
Never taken as prescribed 0
Burden
Burden Evaluations Percentage
Very hard to take 0
Somewhat hard to take 3
A little hard to take 1
Not at all hard to take 2
Cost per month
Cost per month Evaluations Percentage
$200+ 0
$100-199 0
$50-99 0
$25-49 0
< $25 3
Not specified 3
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2 patient evaluations for Earplugs

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Dec 17, 2012 (Started Jul 01, 2009)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for unrefreshing or poor sleep)
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for noise intolerance)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 9 hr Daily
Cost: < $25 monthly

Nov 11, 2012 (Started Jul 01, 2009)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for noise intolerance)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: 20 hr Daily
Cost: < $25 monthly
  • 0 helpful marks

Mar 1, 2011 (Started Jan 06, 2009)

  • Effectiveness
    None (for multiple sclerosis)
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for sleep problems)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 120 min Daily
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  • 0 helpful marks
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