{"id":1681,"date":"2022-12-16T18:40:25","date_gmt":"2022-12-17T00:40:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nsavl.com\/?p=1681"},"modified":"2022-12-16T18:40:26","modified_gmt":"2022-12-17T00:40:26","slug":"tips-for-keeping-your-hearing-aids-from-falling-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nsavl.com\/tips-for-keeping-your-hearing-aids-from-falling-out\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Keeping Your Hearing Aids from Falling Out"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

According to a study<\/a> published in the International Journal of Audiology, <\/em>\u201cThe majority (80%) of adults aged 55\u201374 years who would benefit from a hearing aid<\/a>, do not use them. Furthermore, many people given a hearing aid do not wear it.\u201d One of the reasons for this that we hear from our patients is that they\u2019re concerned about their hearing aids falling out and getting lost or stepped on. We review tips to prevent this from happening below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consider Your Activities<\/h2>\n\n\n
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If you\u2019re worried about your hearing aids<\/a> falling out during a specific activity like during group exercises at the Recreation Center of Highland Park, you can simply take them out before it starts. If you take them out, put them in a protective case somewhere safe like a gym locker or your gym bag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get a Lanyard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hearing aid lanyards are cords with clips that attach your hearing aids to your person. This way, if they do fall out when you\u2019re working out or doing other vigorous activities, they won\u2019t fall to the ground or get lost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make Sure They\u2019re in Correctly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your hearing aids are falling out, it may be because you\u2019re not inserting them correctly. Make sure you have the right hearing aid in the right ear and the left hearing aid in the left ear. Smaller models should sit flush with your ear canal, while larger models should sit flush with your earlobe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Replace Your Inserts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alternatively, your hearing aids could be falling out because of your inserts. If they\u2019re too large, they won\u2019t go in your ears all the way, and if they\u2019re too small, they won\u2019t stay put. It may also be the case that they are too old. Foam tips should be replaced every two to three weeks and silicone ones should be replaced every four to six months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check for Earwax<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Wearing hearing aids prevents earwax from working its way out of the ears, causing a buildup. If your earwax has built up, it can push your hearing aids out of your ears. To remove it, apply over-the-counter eardrops and irrigate your ears in the shower, or visit North Shore Audio-Vestibular Lab<\/span> to have it professionally removed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information or to schedule an appointment, call North Shore Audio-Vestibular Lab<\/span> today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n