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As such, hearing aids are very significant investments towards your health and wellness. With any other device, hearing aids should be provided with regular care and maintenance to ensure that it functions to its maximum. Adequate care will not only prolong its life but also provide you with clear and uninterrupted sound. In this guide, we will offer you some practical tips for maintaining and caring for your hearing aids, especially if you are in Ahmedabad and facing the local weather and other factors that may impact your device.
Practical Tips for Maintaining Hearing Aids
Proper care is not rocket science, but it does need to become a habit. Here are a few important tips that will help you keep your hearing aids in good working order.
1. Clean Your Hearing Aids Daily
- Earwax, dust and other debris can build up within and on your hearing aids, thus impairing their proper functioning. Without regular cleaning, blockages could distort sounds.
- Clean your hearing aids every night before bed after you have removed them for the day, using a soft cloth to wipe away moisture and dust which might have collected on your hearing aids during the day.
- Clean the microphone and receiver of earwax and dust. It is usually acceptable to brush away visible debris with a small brush or wax pick, which should be supplied with your hearing aid.
Never clean them with water, cleaning solutions, or alcohol due to their fragile electronics inside.
2. Store the devices in a dry cool environment
Ahmedabad climate is very hot and humid. Wet and extreme temperatures can damage the internal components of the hearing aids; therefore:
- Always keep your hearing aids in protective cases when not in use. This will protect your hearing aids from damages caused by dropping them accidentally or falls and also saves your hearing aids from dust.
- Use a hearing aid dehumidifier or drying box particularly during the monsoon season to remove water if any have entered the device while using it for an extended period of time.
- Don’t leave your hearing aids sitting outside in the sun, or trapped in a car left baking in the sun. The ultraviolet rays from the sun will warp or destroy the inside battery by the casing.
3. Keep Them Dry
It gets pretty wet in Ahmedabad sometimes, especially during monsoon season, so water damage can be a possibility. Electronics and water, just don’t go together, so be extra careful when something like this is involved:
- Take out your hearing aid when showering or swimming. While many of the newest styles of hearing aids are resistant to water, it is still best to steer them clear of excessive amounts of moisture.
- Exercise with caution. Sweat can also damage your hearing aids. You might want to wear a sweatband or moisture-absorbing sleeves specifically designed for the hearing aid when you are exercising.
- Do not forget that if your hearing aids get wet, gently pat them dry with a dry cloth and place them in a dry cool place. If they do not work properly even after drying, visit Dr. Manish Goyal to have them checked.
4. Handle Your Hearing Aids Carefully
Hearing aids are fragile equipment that can fracture if they fall or are mishandled. To avoid damage:
- Always replace them with clean, dry hands to avoid transferring oils and grime onto the device.
- Put and take off your hearing aids over a soft surface, like a towel or cushion, to avoid having them fall.
- Care when changing the battery. Change it only with the proper size and type for the device, and be careful not to bend the contacts inside the battery compartment.
5. Always change batteries periodically
If your hearing aids take disposable batteries, replace them regularly for overall optimal function of the hearing aid. Some hints on caring for your batteries:
- Check your battery frequently so you do not get “cut off” by your hearing aids.
- Carry spares with you if you are going out for the day.
- Open your hearing aid battery door when you’re not using them to preserve battery life and allow air into them, which should also decrease the moisture inside.
- Always handle your batteries with clean hands; spent ones contain chemicals that shouldn’t be disposed of with household trash.
6. Schedule Regular Check-ups
- While hearing aids are properly cared for day-to-day, they should be taken through a check-up professional to ascertain whether it is still working correctly. To ensure continued optimal functioning of the hearing aid, one should seek follow-up services from expert Dr. Manish Goyal, Ahmedabad resident.
- Visit Dr. Goyal for regular check-ups. In these visits, he can clean the device, scan for any internal or external damage, and make all the required adjustments.
- Request a professional deep cleaning if your hearing aids are exposed to too much dust or other debris. Dr. Goyal can clean areas that are inaccessible with any tool you may have at home.
7. Take Care of Your Hearing Aids
Most modern hearing aids are connected to a smartphone or other device for the purposes of software updating, enhancing performance and offering new feature opportunities. To ensure optimal functioning hearing aids:
- Look for updates through your hearing aid’s app, if an application is available for your model. This will ensure you gain all the most recent developments and improvements.
- If you are not familiar with an app or system, you can access Dr. Goyal for updating or readjusting your hearing aids.
How Dr. Manish Goyal Is Capable of Assisting Ahmedabad Patients
Ahmedabad patients can turn to Dr. Manish Goyal for comprehensive care and support regarding their hearing aids. Here is how Dr. Goyal assists his patients in caring for their hearing devices:
1. Expert Fitting and Customization
A good-quality hearing aid fitted by Dr. Goyal not only provides comfort but also is efficient in providing sound, as a well-fitted hearing aid results in the minimal possibility of feedback and distortion.
2. Maintenance and Repairs
He also provides periodic maintenance for hearing aids, which includes deep cleaning and replacement of parts along with repairs, to make your hearing device function even during such excessively long periods in this unfriendly weather condition in Ahmedabad.
3. Localized advice for climate
He considers the unique challenges that one encounters in caring for the hearing aid while staying in Ahmedabad, like heat, humidity, and dust. He can guide you on personal care to protect your hearing aids from environmental influences that may compromise their function.
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