{"id":1570,"date":"2022-06-24T00:22:58","date_gmt":"2022-06-24T05:22:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nsavl.com\/?p=1570"},"modified":"2022-06-24T00:23:00","modified_gmt":"2022-06-24T05:23:00","slug":"tips-for-traveling-with-hearing-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nsavl.com\/tips-for-traveling-with-hearing-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Traveling with Hearing Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Are you gearing up for a summer trip somewhere soon? Traveling with <a href=\"https:\/\/nsavl.com\/types-of-hearing-loss\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hearing loss<\/a> can pose some unique challenges. Thankfully, there are several tips to ensure that your trip goes more smoothly, whether you\u2019re driving downstate to visit the grandchildren or heading to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flychicago.com\/ohare\/home\/pages\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">O\u2019Hare International Airport<\/a> to catch a flight for a tropical getaway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Ways To Prepare Before Your Trip <\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/nsavl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/pexels-daria-shevtsova-3597111-1280x853.jpg\" alt=\"Woman with luggage waiting in an airport.\" class=\"wp-image-1572\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nsavl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/pexels-daria-shevtsova-3597111-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/nsavl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/pexels-daria-shevtsova-3597111-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nsavl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/pexels-daria-shevtsova-3597111-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nsavl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/pexels-daria-shevtsova-3597111-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul><li>Don\u2019t forget to bring your <a href=\"https:\/\/nsavl.com\/hearing-aids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hearing aids<\/a> or other hearing devices. This may seem obvious, but it\u2019s also the most important thing you can do to improve your hearing while traveling. Additionally, be sure to pack extra batteries, your charger, and tools to clean and store your hearing aids during your trip.<\/li><li>Research accommodations beforehand. Are you planning on visiting any museums during your travels? Or staying at a hotel? If so, it may be helpful to see if they offer any accommodations to people with hearing loss, such as loop systems.<\/li><li>Download any helpful apps. If you are flying or taking a train, there may be apps that will notify you of any changes or delays in schedule. Having this information come directly to your phone can be helpful and cut down on the stress that often happens during a trip.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2>Ways To Make Hearing Easier on the Day of Travel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3>Flying<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Select an aisle seat closer to the front of the plane. These are farther away from the engine and therefore several decibels quieter than other seats.<\/li><li>Tell airport employees and flight attendants that you have hearing loss. This can help ensure that all necessary information is communicated to you in a way that you can hear.<\/li><li>If you suffer from clogged or plugged ears when flying, this can temporarily worsen your hearing. Consider taking a decongestant about 30 minutes before takeoff. Studies have shown that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2943805\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">oral pseudoephedrine may reduce ear pain<\/a> in adults during flights<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3>Driving<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Keep the windows closed to avoid road noise<\/li><li>Have the volume low if you\u2019re listening to music while driving<\/li><li>Consider streaming driving directions into your hearing aid using Bluetooth\u00ae technology for clearer sound.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3>Taking the Train<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Elect to sit in a quiet car so that you can better hear any important announcements<\/li><li>Let the conductor, attendant or even the passenger next to you know you have trouble hearing<\/li><li>If your train has visual notices about what stops are next, keep an eye on them to ensure you don\u2019t miss anything.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you would like to learn more about traveling with hearing loss or need to make an appointment with one of our experts, contact <span class=\"company-name \">North Shore Audio-Vestibular Lab<\/span> today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ul class=\"related-posts\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/nsavl.com\/a-guide-to-single-sided-hearing-loss\/\" class=\"related-post\">A Guide To Single-Sided Hearing Loss<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/nsavl.com\/what-to-know-about-wearing-hearing-aids-in-bad-weather\/\" class=\"related-post\">What To Know About Wearing Hearing Aids in Bad Weather<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/nsavl.com\/what-to-know-about-high-frequency-hearing-loss-in-children\/\" class=\"related-post\">What To Know About High Frequency Hearing Loss in Children<br><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you gearing up for a summer trip somewhere soon? Traveling with hearing loss can pose some unique challenges. Thankfully, there are several tips to ensure that your trip goes more smoothly, whether you\u2019re driving downstate to visit the grandchildren or heading to O\u2019Hare International Airport to catch a flight for a tropical getaway. Ways&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1572,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"Traveling with hearing loss can pose some unique challenges. 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