{"id":1715,"date":"2023-03-03T14:24:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-03T20:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nsavl.com\/?p=1715"},"modified":"2023-03-03T14:24:02","modified_gmt":"2023-03-03T20:24:02","slug":"how-to-clean-earwax-off-your-hearing-aids-and-why-its-so-important-that-you-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nsavl.com\/how-to-clean-earwax-off-your-hearing-aids-and-why-its-so-important-that-you-do\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Clean Earwax Off Your Hearing Aids (And Why It\u2019s So Important That You Do)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Though earwax is essential to protecting your ears from dirt and bacteria, too much of it can lead to issues like clogged ears, tinnitus, temporary hearing loss<\/a> and even an ear infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Earwax can also pose a threat to your hearing aids<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s look at why it\u2019s important to develop a regular cleaning routine to remove earwax from your hearing aids, as well as how to do so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Earwax Buildup Can Cause Hearing Aids To Malfunction <\/h2>\n\n\n
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Earwax buildup is one of the most common reasons why people bring in their hearing aids for repairs. Too much earwax on your device can lead to issues like hearing aid feedback, weak and distorted sound quality and cause your hearing aid to fit poorly or uncomfortably in your ear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, moisture from earwax can cause damage to both your hearing aid itself, as well as the battery, leading to malfunction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

People With Hearing Aids Are More Likely To Experience Earwax Buildup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Adding to the problem is that having a foreign object in your ear (like hearing aids) can actually make it more likely that you have earwax buildup. That\u2019s because your ear produces more earwax when something is inside the ear, and hearing aids can block earwax from naturally sloughing off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to The National Library of Medicine, \u201cearwax is more likely to accumulate and cause a hearing impairment<\/a> when normal extrusion is prevented (for example, by hearing aids or by the use of cotton buds to clean the ears).\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Four Tips For Removing Earwax From Hearing Aids<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Even with these extra hurdles, staying on top of your cleaning routine can help ensure earwax is not a problem for you or your hearing aids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n