answer:I always have earplugs in my purse. I use them for Zumba, movie theatres, clubs, any time I am in loud noise for more than 20 minutes I try to use them. I’m not as perfect about it as I would like to be. It definitely has reduced some of the noise in my ears. Plus, I know it is also helping to prevent further damage. I have heard that high blood pressure possibly can cause noise in the ears. If you have high blood pressure, controlling it might help.