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Hearing Aids Side Effects

Hearing aids are wonderful devices. They protect people that are hard of hearing from the social awkwardness and dangerous situations that occur when you cannot hear everything that goes on around you. From large tubing and battery packs worn around the waist to small wires that are nearly invisible, hearing aids have come a long way. Unfortunately, however, there are still problems that occur when people wear hearing aids. Most of these problems stem from the hearing aid being improperly fitted or adjusted.

  1. Discomfort

    • If a hearing aid doesn't fit right, it can be very uncomfortable. It will slide around in your ear and cause soreness. Or it will be too tight and pinch the skin in your ear.

    Whistling and Wind Noise

    • Some hearing aids tend to give a lot of feedback noise. This happens when putting them in. It may also happen when using electronic devices, such as a telephone.

    Improper Sound Quality

    • Hearing aids need to be adjusted for each person. If the sound coming through is amplified too much or too little, the hearing aid will not work for you.

    Headaches

    • If the sound coming through the amplifier is set too loud, headaches will occur. Even though you may not notice because it is a good volume for you, your ears are still as sensitive as everyone else's.

    Tinnitus

    • Hearing aids, especially when adjusted improperly, can cause ringing in the ears. If this occurs, return to your audiologist for advice and adjustment.

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