If you notice any of these symptoms or if hearing loss impacts your daily life, it’s essential to seek medical help. Early diagnosis improves treatment outcomes, and in some cases, prevents further hearing loss.

Do’s:

• Clean Hearing Aids Regularly: Follow your audiologist’s guidance to keep them free from earwax and debris.
• Adjust Settings: Learn how to adjust volume and settings to suit different environments.
• Store Properly: Keep hearing aids dry and stored in a case when not in use.
• Have Regular Check-Ups: Regular visits to your audiologist help ensure optimal hearing aid function.

​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​Don’ts:

• Don’t Expose to Water: Remove hearing aids before swimming or showering unless they are waterproof.
• Avoid High Temperatures: Keep hearing aids away from heat, like leaving them in a hot car.
• Don’t Ignore Battery Life: Replace batteries or charge rechargeable aids regularly to avoid losing functionality.

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For this topic, our authors used some of the following resources:

1. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17673-hearing-loss
2. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hearing-loss/symptoms-causes/syc-20373072
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4. https://www.healthyhearing.com/help/hearing-loss