Sparring to protect your eardrums.

[MarvellousMike]

Hi guys,

Long story short i've had couple of perforated ear drums this year and my latest one is around 6 weeks into repair.

I have a professional fight coming up in 2 months so i can't really afford not to spar.

Does anyone have any advice on how to provide additional protection for my ear drum?

I currently use a Winning head guard with ear protectors but would like to know if anyone has used ear plugs or cotton wool/tape etc in such a way that they feel they have reduced the risk of a perforation?

Thanks guys!

[Soju]

Same problem right now, blew my ear drum sparring but want to avoid a long lay off. Some people must be more prone to this because it's the third time this has happened and never from very hard contact. I read elsewhere some cotton and tape in the ear canal helps, just whatever can prevent more air from rushing in there and re-damaging it, but would love to hear any other advice/ideas about this.

[OctoberRed]

Hi guys,

Long story short i've had couple of perforated ear drums this year and my latest one is around 6 weeks into repair.

I have a professional fight coming up in 2 months so i can't really afford not to spar.

Does anyone have any advice on how to provide additional protection for my ear drum?

I currently use a Winning head guard with ear protectors but would like to know if anyone has used ear plugs or cotton wool/tape etc in such a way that they feel they have reduced the risk of a perforation?

Thanks guys!

A few guys I know do use ear plugs and cotton, and they do say it helps.