Here are a few examples...
My hearing aid is whistling...
1. When your hearing aid is whistling it means sound is
escaping from the ear.
2. Most hearing aids will whistle if completely covered with
your hand and this is completely normal.
3. Is your hearing aid inserted correctly? Try putting it in
again or getting a family member to look and check if it is fully in place.
4. Perhaps the volume or program has been altered
accidentally. Try opening the battery tray fully to turn your hearing aid off
and on again.
5. Do you have a wax blockage? Excessive wax in the ear can
cause whistling problems. Please contact your district nurse, GP or trained audiologist to have your
ears checked for wax blockages.
My hearing aid isn't working or has suddenly become
quieter...
1. Turn your hearing aid off and back on again by opening
the battery tray and closing it again.
2. Check the area of your hearing aid that goes into your
ear. Is there any wax blocking the sound outlet? Try to clean this area with
your cleaning brush to remove any wax or dirt.
3. If your hearing aid has any tubing check for kinks or
blockages. Try removing the tubing and check if sound is coming out of the
hearing aid. If it is, the tubing might need cleaning with a cleaning wire or
an air puffer (whichever is applicable).
4. Try a new battery. The battery may have run out or it may
have been faulty.
5. Are your microphones blocked? Check that the small
microphone openings aren't blocked with dirt. Some hearing aids have protectors
over the microphones, in which case these might need changing if your hearing
aid has lost volume.
My hearing aid does not fit or is hurting my ear...
1. Your hearing aid should not be causing any pain. If it is
hurting it's unlikely to be fitted correctly. Remove it and try and insert it
again. If discomfort continues, please contact your audiologist.
