The actor had surgery in 2010 after an infection damaged his ear drum but said he is still affected by hearing problems.
The Line of Duty star said the condition causes him to withdraw into himself and can make work and social situationsCompston, 39, suffers from tinnitus – ringing in the ears – and also experiences periods of hearing loss particularly after getting off flights.
Speaking on his Restless Natives podcast, he said: “I have problems with my hearing sometimes and it can really affect you.“I’ve got tinnitus but my hearing can really go, especially if I come off a plane I can’t hear anything.” Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.
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