{"id":4782,"date":"2026-04-28T16:55:38","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T20:55:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.polycliniquedeloreille.com\/conseils-sante\/les-protecteurs-auditifs-sont-ils-vraiment-efficaces"},"modified":"2026-04-28T18:07:01","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T22:07:01","slug":"are-hearing-protectors-really-effective","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.polycliniquedeloreille.com\/en\/health-counsels\/are-hearing-protectors-really-effective","title":{"rendered":"Are Hearing Protectors Really Effective?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\" id=\"wpb-content-root\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>Are Hearing Protectors Really Effective?<\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1777411999988{padding-bottom: 3em !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>The short answer is yes. But only if they\u2019re used properly.<\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"461\">Today, there\u2019s growing awareness around protecting yourself from harmful noise, and for good reason. Noise doesn\u2019t just affect your ears; it also triggers <strong data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"380\">physiological changes<\/strong> in the body, such as an increased heart rate and the release of stress hormones.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"589\">Over time, these reactions can take a real toll on your overall health. They\u2019ve been linked to a range of issues, including:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"725\">\n<li data-section-id=\"61u53j\" data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"617\">cardiovascular problems<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"f7gond\" data-start=\"618\" data-end=\"641\">high blood pressure<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1t01l9h\" data-start=\"642\" data-end=\"653\">fatigue<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ij76s0\" data-start=\"654\" data-end=\"674\">digestive issues<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1goun24\" data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"698\">tinnitus<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"w14mjz\" data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"725\">permanent hearing loss<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"727\" data-end=\"888\">Taking care of your hearing also means taking care of your overall health. Hearing protection plays a key role in reducing the harmful effects of noise exposure.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"zfne4x\" data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1119\"><span style=\"color: #8eba52;\">How Do Hearing Protectors Work?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"1125\">Traditional hearing protectors, such as earplugs and shells, act as a barrier. They reduce the intensity of sound before it reaches the inner ear, lowering the number of decibels you perceive.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1215\">Custom-made hearing protectors offer a more tailored solution. There are two main types:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1430\">\n<li data-section-id=\"a5515h\" data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1316\">Non-filtered models provide excellent noise reduction but can make communication more difficult<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1dboqrp\" data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1430\">Filtered models allow certain components of speech to pass through, making conversations easier to understand<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1555\">Different filter levels, measured in decibels (dB), are available to suit individual needs and specific noise environments.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"eddh5y\" data-start=\"1562\" data-end=\"1600\"><span style=\"color: #8eba52;\">Wearing Hearing Protection Properly<\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1602\" data-end=\"1769\">It\u2019s easy to assume that using earplugs or shells is straightforward and that how you wear them doesn\u2019t really matter. 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This can reduce effectiveness by 5 to 15 dB.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1949\" data-end=\"2016\">Even when worn correctly, some sound can still reach the inner ear:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2017\" data-end=\"2134\">\n<li data-section-id=\"11pc8w2\" data-start=\"2017\" data-end=\"2051\">through the bones of the skull<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"rpj91u\" data-start=\"2052\" data-end=\"2074\">through vibrations<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"moc5lo\" data-start=\"2075\" data-end=\"2134\">through the protector itself, depending on the material<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"6x79i3\" data-start=\"2141\" data-end=\"2180\"><span style=\"color: #8eba52;\">One Minute Can Make a Big Difference<\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2182\" data-end=\"2207\">This is often overlooked.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2209\" data-end=\"2291\">Removing your hearing protection, even briefly, reduces its overall effectiveness.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2293\" data-end=\"2414\">For example, taking your protectors off for just <strong>1 minute<\/strong> during an 8-hour workday can <strong>reduce their effectiveness by 25%.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2416\" data-end=\"2488\"><strong>That\u2019s why consistent use is essential whenever you\u2019re exposed to noise.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"bvwl6u\" data-start=\"2495\" data-end=\"2512\"><span style=\"color: #8eba52;\">Need Guidance?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2514\" data-end=\"2614\">If you\u2019d like to learn more about hearing protection or check your hearing, an audiologist can help.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2616\" data-end=\"2732\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Choosing the right protection and using it properly can make a lasting difference in preserving your hearing health.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3059\" data-end=\"3186\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW259954647 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW259954647 BCX0\">Maril\u00e8ne Roy, Audiologist<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1469221035550{margin-bottom: 3em !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; el_class=&#8221;widget-box&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;332&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;330&#8243; el_class=&#8221;widget-icon&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;widget-title&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Test Your Hearing<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_raw_html css=&#8221;&#8221;]JTNDYSUyMGNsYXNzJTNEJTIyY292ZXItbGluayUyMiUyMGhyZWYlM0QlMjJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5wb2x5Y2xpbmlxdWVkZWxvcmVpbGxlLmNvbSUyRmVuJTJGY29tcGxldGUtaGVhcmluZy10ZXN0JTJGb25saW5lLWhlYXJpbmctdGVzdCUyMiUzRSUzQyUyRmElM0UlMEElM0NkaXYlMjBjbGFzcyUzRCUyMmJ1dHRvbiUyMiUzRSUzQ2ElMjBocmVmJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cucG9seWNsaW5pcXVlZGVsb3JlaWxsZS5jb20lMkZlbiUyRmNvbXBsZXRlLWhlYXJpbmctdGVzdCUyRm9ubGluZS1oZWFyaW5nLXRlc3QlMjIlM0VUZXN0ZXIlM0MlMkZhJTNFJTNDJTJGZGl2JTNF[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; el_class=&#8221;widget-box&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;326&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;328&#8243; el_class=&#8221;widget-icon&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;widget-title&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Hearing Screening Questionnaire<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_raw_html css=&#8221;&#8221;]JTNDYSUyMGNsYXNzJTNEJTIyY292ZXItbGluayUyMiUyMGhyZWYlM0QlMjJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5wb2x5Y2xpbmlxdWVkZWxvcmVpbGxlLmNvbSUyRmVuJTJGY29tcGxldGUtaGVhcmluZy10ZXN0JTJGaGVhcmluZy1zY3JlZW5pbmctcXVlc3Rpb25uYWlyZSUyMiUzRSUzQyUyRmElM0UlMEElM0NkaXYlMjBjbGFzcyUzRCUyMmJ1dHRvbiUyMiUzRSUzQ2ElMjBocmVmJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cucG9seWNsaW5pcXVlZGVsb3JlaWxsZS5jb20lMkZlbiUyRmNvbXBsZXRlLWhlYXJpbmctdGVzdCUyRmhlYXJpbmctc2NyZWVuaW5nLXF1ZXN0aW9ubmFpcmUlMjIlM0VSJUMzJUE5cG9uZHJlJTNDJTJGYSUzRSUzQyUyRmRpdiUzRQ==[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;] Are Hearing Protectors Really Effective? 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