SYMPTOM
CAUSE
Sound is distorted, splutter-
Is the battery dead?
ing or weak?
Is the battery dirty?
Is the plastic tube or the earmold clogged or broken?
Did your hearing aid get moist?
Battery drains very quickly
Did you leave your hearing aid switched on for long periods of time?
Is the battery old?
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POSSIBLE REMEDY
Replace it with a new one.
Clean it or replace it with a new one.
Visit your hearing care professional.
Use a desiccant.
Always switch off your hearing aid when you are not using them, e.g. during the night.
Check the date on the battery packaging.
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