Allergic to AirPod Pro eartips
I am having ear drainage when using my new AirPods pro.has anyone else experienced this problem?
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I am having ear drainage when using my new AirPods pro.has anyone else experienced this problem?
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I purchased the AirPod pros and also had an allergic reaction to the silicone tips. I definitely would recommend that if anyone experiences itching they stop using this as it may be that there is an allergy to the tips. Follow up with a dr if unsure to avoid an ear infection.
Add me to the list. I'd been using the Airpod pros for a couple of months with no issue. Then one day the irritation was unbearable and I noticed the swelling, redness and drainage. It took a week or so before all this went away. I've used all kinds of earplug headphones for years without any issue like this. I've now gone back to my original Airpods and so far I can use them without the allergic type reaction
Add me to the list too. My husband purchased the pros on 3/1 as a birthday gift to me and I first used them on my birthday (3/19). Within 20-30 mins both my inner ears got itchy, inflamed and red. I didn’t make the connection to the AirPods and assumed it was seasonal allergies or something. I couldn’t go to the doctor because of the quarantine so I just didn’t use the AirPod pros for a few weeks because I had to let my ears heal. Finally used them again on Tuesday, 4/7 and again within 20-30 mins the itching began. Burned all through the night and kept me from sleeping. I realized it was the AirPods causing the problem and as much as I like them I knew I had to return them as I could not justify keeping $250 ear buds that I could not use. Fortunately for me, my husband did not purchase directly through Apple. He purchased through Sam’s Club, who took the AirPods back without any questions or problems even though the AirPods had been opened, used and were purchased more than 2 weeks prior. I’ve used Bose wired earbuds with silicone tips for years and never had any problems. I can also say the irritation was only in my ear where the tips touch; no irritation on the outside from the arm. I’m just happy I was able to get my money back and I ordered Jabra Elite Active 75T earbuds to replace the AirPods pro. Attached is a picture of my ear from tonight.... you can see it is all red and peeling inside where the silicone touched.... looks almost like a burn. Maybe chemical burn? I plan to call Apple tomorrow to report.
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I am also having the same problem. I love mine but it’s becoming quite an issue. If anyone fine the answer please let me know. Really don’t want to get rid of them.
I’m having the same problem. I wore them occasionally in December and didn’t notice anything except maybe a “hot” very mild itching that was not persistent or associated with drainage. Couldn’t find them for a while. Once I wore them again recently, the first time the symptoms started I didn’t realize it was the AirPods. My ears were having problems with intense itching and redness inside, drainage and peeling for about a week. I wouldn’t have even tried to wear the pods with the irritation I was experiencing. Last night I popped them in to wash the dishes and do laundry and by bedtime my ears were driving me nuts again with intense itching and drainage. I was laying there unable to sleep and realized that it must be the AirPod Pros. Came here to find a bunch of other people with the same issue.
What a shame, it’s such a great product. I guess I may try to get a not from a doctor and stuff to get a refund but with COVID, I don’t know how that’s going to go.
The drainage is terrible and then recovery normally last about week, where my ears go flakey! I’ve contact Apple but I don’t think there is anything they can as mine were brought in December 2019 last year. But I hoping more that they have come up with a new plastic cover rather than get a refund! I am wondering if a different rubber would fit them? 🤔
Hi, I bought these from amazon, https://amzn.to/2XwpFGa. I'm about a week in and so far they're okay
OMG were they easy to fit?
I bought mine in November, used for months then suddenly I experienced the same thing described by many folks on this thread. I contacted apple, went through a few iterations of questions sending pictures of my ear and the AirPods and they agreed to refund. I haven't seen the money yet but it seems like I'll get it. That said I found these on amazon https://amzn.to/2XwpFGa, I've been using them with my wife's AirPods for about a week (when she'll let me) and so far they don't bother me.
Does the noise cancelling work still?
just as easy as taking off the apple tips and putting on these. The foam is kinda funky in that it compresses and doesn't come back as quick as I expected, but it does come back and take on the original shape.
yeah, but I haven't checked it too much as mostly I just use one at a time.
Thank you 😊
This hursts my heart because I absolutely love my AirPod Pros! I am an ER nurse working full time and in school full time working on my MSN FNP. My hubby purchased them for me for Christmas so I could utilize the noise cancelling feature while trying to study and complete exams/homework.
It was love at first wear! Then I began having itching, redness, swelling, and crusting of my ears. I cleaned the AirPods (and my ears) several times with no improvement. When I stop wearing the AirPods all symptoms subside. It appears to be some kind of contact dermatitis to the entire AirPod structure (any part that touches the skin) I love Apple and am completely satisfied with the product, if I could use it. 🥺
Please fix this for us weird eared peeps by coming out with AirPods made of different materials. I will just have to give mine to my hubby. He will be so upset to have a new set! Hahahaha! If Apple comes out with a new edition made of different materials I will buy!
I love you Apple!
Did you see the link put up pdxtony? This the UK site link, https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B085FS9D3M/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
They have been recommended by more than one person, they are not expensive so Ive brought set to try, maybe something for you to look at?
I actually getting excited at the thought that i will be able to use them again!
Allergic to AirPod Pro eartips