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Tips for Getting Started
Tips for Getting Started
Please refer to Your Journey to Better Hearing for a guide to
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wearing your hearing aids for the first 21 days.
Before wearing your new device, we recommend removing any
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wax build up in the ear canal. A professional ear cleaning may
be necessary, as excess wax may cause feedback.
Wear the hearing aids for a few hours the first day. Try to
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increase the amount of time you wear them each day. Start by
wearing them in a quiet environment, gradually working your
way to more challenging environments, such as restaurants.
Initially, wear the hearing aids at home. You'll notice sounds you
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may not have heard in a while, like the refrigerator humming.
Over time, your brain will learn to adapt to these new sounds.
Have one-on-one conversations in a quiet environment.
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Listen to an audio book or podcast.
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Noisy environments can be quite challenging for new hearing
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aid users (and even normal hearing people). Be patient as you
explore the more challenging listening environments.
Ask your friends and family to help you by speaking clearly and
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slowly. It will also be very helpful if they face you as they speak.
Everyone's experience with adapting to hearing aids is different.
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Be patient as you go through the process of adjusting to them.
Most likely, your hearing has decreased over a few years time.
Your brain is now receiving more auditory information than it
has in a while and will take some time to adapt.
Feedback/chirping can be expected when the hearing aid is
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inserted in the ear with the power on. Feedback can also be
expected if you place your hand next to your ear with the
hearing aid on.
Wind noise/wind shear may be experienced when outdoors or
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any time wind turbulence over the microphone is present.
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