{"id":1800,"date":"2022-05-12T16:39:11","date_gmt":"2022-05-12T23:39:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hearingaidreno.com\/?p=1800"},"modified":"2022-05-12T16:39:13","modified_gmt":"2022-05-12T23:39:13","slug":"how-to-tell-if-your-hearing-aids-need-adjusting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hearingaidreno.com\/how-to-tell-if-your-hearing-aids-need-adjusting\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Tell if Your Hearing Aids Need Adjusting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Like with all technology, you will likely encounter issues with your <a href=\"https:\/\/hearingaidreno.com\/hearing-aids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hearing aids<\/a> from time to time. Depending on the problem, you may be able to correct it yourself or you may need to go to your audiologist for a professional evaluation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Develop A Hearing Aid Maintenance Routine <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"845\" src=\"https:\/\/hearingaidreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/iStock-864470076-1280x845.jpg\" alt=\"Woman getting her hearing aid adjusted.\" class=\"wp-image-1802\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hearingaidreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/iStock-864470076-1280x845.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/hearingaidreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/iStock-864470076-768x507.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hearingaidreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/iStock-864470076-1536x1014.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hearingaidreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/iStock-864470076-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Ideally, you\u2019d like to avoid problems with your hearing aid in the first place. While this is not always possible, you can minimize potential issues by developing a regular hearing aid maintenance routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During your initial fitting, your audiologist will tell you how to care for your device, but in general, you are going want to follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Clean your device every night before bed as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nidcd.nih.gov\/health\/hearing-aids#hearingaid_08\">moisture, earwax and ear drainage can all damage a hearing aid.<\/a> You can use a soft, dry cloth or you can purchase a hearing aid cleaning kit with tools like a soft-bristled brush and vent cleaner.<\/li><li>Use a drying box to remove excess moisture while you store your hearing aids at night<\/li><li>Avoid using hairspray, gels or other products while wearing your device<\/li><li>Turn off hearing aids when they are not in use<\/li><li>Replace dead batteries immediately<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to these home measures, make sure to have regular appointments with your audiologist or hearing aid expert every six months to a year. They can give your device a thorough cleaning and check to see if any adjustments or repairs are needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Signs Your Hearing Aids Need to Be Checked Out<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to your regular appointments, get your hearing aids checked out if you experience any of the following issues:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Whistling (known as feedback)<\/li><li>Volume fluctuations<\/li><li>Muffled or distorted hearing<\/li><li>Pain or discomfort in your ear<\/li><li>Additional hearing loss<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These could be signs that your hearing aids need to be adjusted or reprogrammed. It could also indicate that there is a problem with a specific part of your hearing aid, like the microphone or earmold, and that it needs to be repaired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, <a href=\"https:\/\/hearingaidreno.com\/hearing-loss\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hearing loss<\/a> can often change over time, even with the use of hearing aids. If you find yourself frequently needing to turn up the volume on your device or are struggling to follow conversations when out to dinner at <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.twistedforkreno.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">The Twisted Fork<\/a>, you may need to upgrade to a hearing aid that better matches your current needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you would like additional information or wish to schedule an appointment with one of our experts, call <span class=\"company-name \">LeMay Hearing &amp; Balance<\/span> today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ul class=\"related-posts\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hearingaidreno.com\/the-emotional-impact-of-hearing-loss-understanding-anxiety-and-finding-relief\/\" class=\"related-post\">The Emotional Impact of Hearing Loss: Understanding Anxiety and Finding Relief<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hearingaidreno.com\/getting-your-hearing-aids-ready-for-fall-essential-care-tips\/\" class=\"related-post\">Getting Your Hearing Aids Ready for Fall: Essential Care Tips<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hearingaidreno.com\/how-do-hearing-aids-work-and-why-it-makes-sense-to-acquire-them\/\" class=\"related-post\">How Do Hearing Aids Work? 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