According to a study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Audiology, “Although a large number of adults with hearing loss who use hearing aids experience some degree of negative side effects, those effects tend to be mild.” That said, any side effects you experience could be barriers to wearing your hearing aids every day, including when visiting Cafe Lucia. We address solutions for common hearing aid side effects below.
Sore, Itchy Ears
It’s common for new hearing aid wearers to complain their hearing aids make their ears sore or itchy. It’s completely normal for you to be aware of the hearing aids on or in your ears for the first several days, but you should never experience pain.
If your ears are sore, this is a sign the hearing aids don’t fit well. An audiologist at Advanced Hearing can refit them.
If your ears are itchy, this is a sign you’re sensitive to the material used to make your earmolds. An audiologist can also replace these using a different material. It could also mean you have earwax buildup, in which case a professional at Advanced Hearing can expertly remove it.
Feedback
Feedback is that whistling or screeching sound that occurs when hearing aids trap or misdirect sound. This is a common problem for older hearing aids, but we rarely hear complaints about this with newer models.
First try turning down the volume on your hearing aids to see if that helps. If it doesn’t, consider upgrading your devices.
Headaches
If you’re not used to hearing certain sounds or you’re not used to hearing familiar sounds at a louder volume, it can sometimes lead to mild headaches. The longer you wait to treat your hearing loss, the more likely you’ll experience headaches.
These should disappear after the first several weeks, once you’re accustomed to your devices. If you’re still experiencing them after this period of time, schedule an appointment with your audiologist to have your hearing aids reprogrammed so sounds aren’t quite so loud.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Advanced Hearing today.