Why do my ear canals ache terribly after wearing silicone earbuds for just one hour?
1. Introduction Your ear canals ache terribly after wearing silicone earbuds for just one hour due to mechanical expansion of the delicate cartilaginous tissue and the obstruction of natural sebaceous secretions. The silicone creates an airtight seal that exerts constant outward pressure against the unyielding walls of the external auditory meatus, compressing sensitive cranial nerves … Read more