Hearing Aids
This page will answer your questions before using hearing aids.
What are hearing aids?
Hearing aids are small electronic devices that you wear in or behind your ear. They make certain sounds louder so that a person with hearing loss can listen, communicate, and participate fully in daily activities.
Hearing aids consist of three basic parts: a microphone, an amplifier, and a speaker. The hearing aid receives sound through a microphone, which converts the sound waves into electrical signals and sends them to the amplifier. The amplifier increases the strength of the signals and then sends them to the ear through a speaker.
- Usage instructions:
- Keep hearing aids away from all types of water; do not wear them in the shower or while swimming.
- Turn them off when not in use; otherwise, the battery will run out quickly.
- Make sure your hearing aids are working when you put them on each morning.
- Some hearing aids use recharging systems; if you have a recharging system, ignore this point. However, most hearing aids still operate with small batteries that need to be changed periodically.
- Keep your hearing aids clean to ensure an optimal hearing performance and to avoid ear infections.
Identify the right and left hearing aids by thered and blue markers on the device, if available.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should you look for when buying hearing aids?
Choose the type that best suits your condition after consulting a doctor. The type of hearing aid depends on the type and severity of hearing loss. If you suffer from hearing loss in both ears, it is generally recommended to use two hearing aids, one for each ear, as two aids provide a more natural signal to the brain.
- What are the signs that it is time to dispose of hearing aids?
- If the product has an expiration date, it should be disposed of after it expires.
- If there is no expiration date, follow the product’s guidelines for signs that it is no longer usable, such as changes in your hearing ability and not benefiting from the device.
- If there are no guidelines or expiration date, contact the customer service responsible for the product or the unified consumer protection and service number in your country.
- It is advisable to consult a doctor if you encounter any issues with your hearing aid.
