Does wearing a hearing aid right after showers or with a wet, damp ear canal harm hearing aid?
I mean if a hearing aid can get moisture and damaged from a damp ear?
Does moisture go to inside the hearing aid?
I am currently using a liquid solution for my clogged ear and it takes long my ear to dry.
Chances is that it might damaged the HA if it comes in contact with water. Best to dry the ears (outer and canal) with dry tissue. If you have a hair dryer, blow some warm air at the ears will helps a lot. As you are applying a liquid for clogged, it will come in contact with the mic’s - so the mic might get damaged. Suggest to apply the liquid and wait for a few minutes then wipe it off with a dry tissue and wear your hearing aids. Hope it helps.
What type of a hearing aid do you have? If you have BTE, the only thing you have to worry about is your wet hair. If moisture gets inside the tube of the mold, it can be blown out easily.
If you wear RIC hearing aid model, then yes, you have to worry as moisture in your ear can and will damage the speaker. Best thing to in such a case is to wait for your ear to dry. You can speed this process up if you roll a tip of a paper tissue and try to absorb some moisture with it. I have successfully done this several times.
If you have a clogged ear, I think it is better and more efficient to see your ear doctor.
@eyesgreendeaf: This is good advice from @Mir. I suggest you consider taking it.
I wear BTE.
I saw a doctor and was told to use ear drops. I’ll see the doctor next week
@eyesgreendeaf: Great. I send you my sincere best wishes for the speedy and complete resolution of your clogged ear problem.
Thank you for your concern. After clogging has been resolved, I want to buy new naida paradise up 30 hearing aids
@eyesgreendeaf: I guess that’s good … I’m not an audiologist, so I can’t venture an opinion as to whether that’s the best one for you or not.
How did you arrive at your choice, just out of curiosity?
Simple. I visited an audiologist whom I was referred to
Well when you see the audiologist ask him why that particular aid and not something else
I’ve had bouts of otitis where I had to administer a set number of drops in the affected ear(s). It wasn’t enough to FLOOD the ear canal, but I was cautious and kept aids OUT for a couple days.
Moisture is the KISS of DEATH for sensitive electronics like most hearing aids. I typically use a hair dryer to just blow out the canal (from a distance) till it feels “dry”, and only then insert the speaker for my BTE aids.
Recently, I bought a pair of Phonak Life aids - supposedly the first fairly “waterproof” aids out there. I’ve showered with them on, and this weekend will jump in the pool wearing them. I was told the speaker IS also waterproof, so (like Dr Cliff) I intend to find out.
Short of having those aids, I’d never let moisture come in contact with my aids. My backup Marvel aids are a case in point.
Good luck with your ear condition - I hope relief is on the horizon.
If s/he is wearing a labcoat with that logo emblazoned on it - RUN for it! Sometimes audis recommend brands they are pushing or the only ones they’re trained to program.
He is a specialist who gives lectures at a university and works at a practice. I was referred to him by another audiology researcher and academic. His clinic sells a few brands including Phonak, Oticon and Siemens.
He jokingly told me that Oticon aids (Xceed) have a little more failure rates. And he gave me a very solid discount for the aids.
Not sure if the statement above is correct?
Oticon Xceed (OX) compared to Phonak Naida Paradise (PNP)?
Timewise, OX has been in the market much much longer than the PNP, even worst, the PNP is on the market for less than 2 years.
Also, not sure what each have in term of market-share in your country, if your Professor has only taken your country as reference.
If it is worldwide, I would like to see the study, please.
Note 1: I am not against or for any brand, it just I want the best, last year I got a PNP because it was the latest HA from Phonak for severe to profound hearing loss, but I was debating in getting Oticon Xceed, then, I’ve seen a discount on PNP and boom I’ve jumped the ship.
Still, I want it to get the Oticon, but I was hopping for a More version of the Xceed.
Note 2: Definitely I will check the new Oticon Xceed when it comes to the market (I hope they will have an affordable price), because everyone (HoH/HA wearer) has a different perception of sound and noise, and each HA brand have a different (better/worst) approach/technology for each (sound and noise …).
Thx
Sorry, it is off topic.
I’m not sure about what I was told oticon and don’t have evidence. Oticon, Phonak and Widex are most sold high end hearig aids in my country. I’m not against any brand either. I used oticon many years ago and it was robust. Now, Phonak is the brand I got used to . Widex and oticon seem a bit more expensive here.
So you do not have to worry about moisture. Nevertheless, if you are having some health issues in your ear, it is better not to wear your aids because ears need air to heal well.
Interesting, in my country, Phonaks are one of the most expensive aids.
BTE here, I’ve absent-mindedly jumped in pool three times wearing aids, quick dry off, no problems.
After taking a shower, l always let my ears dry for 30 mins before using the hearing aids.
I’ve always worn my Aids straight after a shower even with full shell ear moulds.
I do use a flannel / face cloth to dry ears tho as it’s thinner then a towel.
I guess I can’t dry all the way to ear drum tho but never had an issue.
I am still waiting for the Oticon More replacement for the Xceeds. Hopefully the next four months.