3. Is it difficult to adjust to wearing hearing aids?
Wearing hearing aids for the first time requires that you re-learn how to hear: you can expect a short adjustment period. This experience will be different for everyone. Talk to your hearing health care professional about any concerns that you have. Be patient and stick with it – you’ll be enjoying the benefits soon.
4. Will my ears feel sore after wearing my hearing aids all day?
When you begin wearing hearing aids, you can expect to experience some tenderness as you adjust to them sitting behind or in your ears. If this soreness persists after a couple of weeks, talk to your hearing healthcare professional, who will determine if your hearing aids require further adjustments.
5. Will hearing aids make my tinnitus worse?
No. Many people with tinnitus experience relief from wearing hearing aids. If you do experience any change in your tinnitus you should contact your hearing healthcare professional.
6 . How long will my batteries last?
Battery life depends on the length of time you wear your hearing aids, the size of your hearing aids, the type of circuit you
have, and the size of battery you use. Ask your hearing healthcare professional about the estimated life of your particular
batteries and refer to your hearing aid guide for additional information.
7. Why do my hearing aids whistle in my ears?
Referred to as feedback, whistling can be a result of your hearing aids being inserted incorrectly or your volume being too high. If adjustments to the fitting and volume do not correct the feedback, talk to your hearing healthcare professional, who will determine if your hearing aids require further adjustments.
8. If I have a hearing loss in both ears, do I need to wear two hearing aids?
Hearing healthcare professionals usually recommend wearing two hearing aids for people who have hearing loss in both ears. This is called a binaural fitting. Two hearing aids help to improve hearing in noise, localize sound, and improve clarity and sound quality. Studies have shown that people are more satisfied with their hearing aids when they wear one in each ear.
9. How do I decide which style of hearing aid to purchase?
Your hearing healthcare professional will recommend a hearing aid style based on the following factors:
* Your particular degree of hearing loss
* The shape of your ear
* Any special features you require
* Your listening needs
* Your lifestyle considerations
* Your budget
10. How long do hearing aids last?
The life of your hearing aids depends on the style, how often you wear them, the amount of earwax produced, and how you care for them. On average, most hearing aids last at least five years before they require replacing.
11. Can hearing aids help me hear in background noise?
Digital hearing aids that offer directional microphones combined with noise reduction offer sophisticated ways of processing sound
to reduce as much background noise as possible.
However, noise cannot be completely eliminated by any hearing aids, and keeping some level of background noise also results in a more natural listening experience.
12. Can hearing aids cause a "lazy ear"?
No. If you wear hearing aids, your ears will not become dependent on them. When you remove the hearing aids, your hearing loss will be the same as before you inserted them.
There is more downside to not wearing hearing aids if you need them than wearing them.