Coping Mechanisms for Tinnitus
Tinnitus can feel like a relentless opponent. The annoying ringing or
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Regularly cleaning and caring for your hearing aid earpieces will help to extend their life span and keep them comfortable. It’s something that is inserted into your ear so it’s essential for you to make sure they’re hygienic. Keeping your hearing aids and earpieces in good working order requires some maintenance from both you and your audiologist.
Make sure you speak to your audiologist before you clean your hearing aids and earpieces on your own. You should also schedule regular visits with them, usually every six months to a year, for a checkup of the condition of your earpieces as sometimes a professional clean or replacement is needed instead of your cleaning at home.
Some of the most common cleaning tools will include:
You can also use things like:
Your earpieces can be delicate; therefore, you need to be careful when you are handling them, and cleaning them, this way you can avoid accidental damages and the need for replacement. If you are unsure about how to clean them properly, make sure you speak to your audiologist.
There are a few general tips to follow though:
Some of the cleanings should be performed daily, however, some can be done on a weekly basis.
Each morning is the perfect time to clean your earpieces because wax build-up has had time to dry and makes it easier to remove. You should gently remove any wax or debris, wipe it down with a cloth or wipe and check for any damages.
Around once a week, you should spend a little more time to inspect them and give them a good throughout clean. Remove any stubborn debris insect the earpieces for any damages or if they still fit correctly, and check ad install new clear tubing if it is needed. Have a look below a step by step to follow each week:
Steps to clean your earpiece:
As well as complete to above you should also make sure you:
Wipe your hearing aids down with a cloth, and never let them near water. If the tubing goes hard, which is usually around four to six months, it is essential that you replace the tubing. It can be replaced by you or by your audiologist in the hearing department.
If you want to learn more about cleaning your earpieces or about The Hearing Clinic at Woodlake and learn more by calling today at (612) 246-4868.
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