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Can sleeping with earplugs create risks such as not hearing smoke detectors and alarms?
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Depends: If you can hear your alarm clock with your earplugs in, then i would assume you could hear the smoke detector which is usually louder. I suppose, to be absolutely safe, you could arrange for someone to set it off while you are sleeping.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Why earplugs?: Why do you wear earplugs? Do most sounds at night keep you awake? You could maybe get some type of smoke alarm with flashing lights if it is a concern. Maybe train your self to use a sound machine without using ear plugs.
Answered 12/9/2013
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