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According to a study<\/a> published in the International<\/em> Journal of Audiology<\/em>, \u201cThe majority (80%) of adults aged 55\u201374 years who would benefit from a hearing aid<\/a>, do not use them. Furthermore, many people given a hearing aid do not wear it.\u201d The authors suggest this is likely due to, \u201cIssues were around hearing aid value, i.e. the hearing aid not providing enough benefit, and comfort related to wearing the hearing aid.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One barrier to wearing hearing aids that we hear at Premier Medical Group<\/span> is that the hearing aids sometimes fall out, especially at Jason\u2019s Fitness of Mobile<\/a>, and patients don\u2019t want to wear them if they\u2019re going to risk losing them. Fortunately, there are many strategies for preventing your hearing aids from falling out. We review tips below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ensure Proper Placement<\/h2>\n\n\n
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For some people, the reason their hearing aids don\u2019t stay in their ears is that they simply aren\u2019t placing them correctly. First, make sure you\u2019re putting the correct hearing aid into the correct ear. Next, make sure the hearing aid is flush with your ear canal for small models or with your outer earlobe for larger ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check Your Inserts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Some styles of hearing aids have foam or silicone earpieces that need to be replaced every so often. Foam tips need to be replaced every two to three weeks, while silicone ones need to be replaced every four to six months. If you haven\u2019t replaced yours in a while, it could cause your hearing aids to fall out. They may also fall out if you have the wrong size. Too large, it will be difficult to insert, and too small, it will come out too easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remove Excess Earwax<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A buildup of earwax can also push your hearing aids out of your ears. To remove it, purchase over-the-counter eardrops and apply them as directed. Then, irrigate your ears in the shower. Never stick cotton swabs, hair pins or tweezers into the ears to remove wax, as this could push it farther in or puncture your eardrum. If you can\u2019t successfully remove earwax at home, visit Premier Medical Group<\/span> to have your ears professionally cleaned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Purchase a Lanyard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A hearing aid lanyard or clip attaches your hearing aids to your clothes, so if they do happen to fall out, they won\u2019t fall to the floor \u2013 they\u2019ll still be attached to your person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information about hearing aid fittings<\/a> or to schedule an appointment, call Premier Medical Group<\/span> today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n