How to Wear a Hearing Aid?

1. Preparation Before Wearing

Before putting on your hearing aid, make sure your hands are clean and dry. This prevents dirt and moisture from getting into the device. Also, check the hearing aid for any visible damage or debris. If you're using a rechargeable hearing aid, ensure it's fully charged. For those with a battery - powered one, check the battery to make sure it has enough power.

2. Identify the Right and Left

Most hearing aids are marked with "R" for right and "L" for left. It's essential to put the right - side hearing aid in your right ear and the left - side one in your left ear. Wearing them incorrectly can lead to improper sound localization and reduced effectiveness.

3. Insertion for Different Types of Hearing Aids

In - the - Ear (ITE) and Completely - in - the - Canal (CIC) Hearing Aids

Hold the hearing aid with your index finger and thumb. For ITE hearing aids, which are larger and fit partially in the ear canal, gently guide the part that goes into the ear canal into position. For CIC hearing aids, which are smaller and fit completely inside the ear canal, be more careful due to their small size. Insert it slowly and carefully, making sure it sits comfortably and firmly in the ear canal.

Once inserted, adjust the position slightly so that the microphone is properly aligned. The microphone is the part that picks up sounds from the environment.

Behind - the - Ear (BTE) Hearing Aids

Place the hearing aid behind your ear. There is a curved tube that leads from the device behind the ear to the ear canal.

Gently guide the earhook (the curved part that goes over the ear) over your ear. Then, carefully insert the ear tip into your ear canal. Make sure the ear tip forms a good seal. If the seal is not proper, you may experience feedback (a whistling sound). There are different sizes of ear tips available, so choose the one that fits your ear canal best.

4. Turning on and Adjusting the Settings

After inserting the hearing aid, turn it on. Most modern hearing aids have simple on - off switches or touch - sensitive controls. If your hearing aid has adjustable settings, start with the default settings recommended by your audiologist. You can gradually adjust the volume, program settings (if it has multiple programs for different environments), and other features according to your needs. For example, in a noisy environment like a restaurant, you may need to adjust the noise - reduction settings.

5. After - wearing Precautions

Once you've finished wearing the hearing aid for the day, turn it off. For rechargeable hearing aids, place them in the charging dock. For battery - powered ones, remove the battery if you won't be using it for an extended period to prevent battery leakage.

Clean the hearing aid regularly. Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe the surface. For the ear tips of BTE hearing aids or the parts that go into the ear canal of ITE and CIC hearing aids, clean them with a mild cleaner recommended by the manufacturer to remove earwax and debris.

Wearing a hearing aid correctly is the first step towards enjoying improved hearing. If you have any difficulties or questions during the process, don't hesitate to consult your audiologist or visit our website at www.zhongdehearingaid.com for more resources. Remember, proper use and care of your hearing aid can extend its lifespan and enhance its performance.

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