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I have the same type and hate them. They're always clogging up with wax, so I have to take them out, clean them, and put them back in. Usually 10 minutes later the battery dies so I have to do it all over again. So I stopped wearing them totally years ago. I can't be taking out my hearing aides at work, I work retail in customer service. It's not something I can just excuse myself and go to my locker, unlock it, find my kit, bring it to the bathroom, do the cleaning, put the kit back in the locker, then get back to the customers, at random moments throughout the shift.
If your batteries are dying within minutes, you should have them looked at. Sounds like something's wrong. For me batteries will last about a week to 10 days.
Unfortunately, they do have to be cleaned out periodically, but that's a necessary task. I think most hearing aids need to be cleaned out. I run a cleaner through the ventilation tube once every few days at home. If wax is quickly clogging them up too much, you might want to go in for an ear inspection and cleaning. Wax is a natural part of how the ear protects itself. There are cleaning solutions that can help loosen and break up wax Still, you can reduce the buildup by applying a drop or two of mineral oil. Having and using hearing aids requires committing to maintaining them on a regular basis. You've just got to make a habit of doing it.
As a musician, I need my ears to be able to hear things as well as possible. I also use a headset, but that's in addition to the hearing aids, as I can't adjust the volume independently for each earpiece of the headset. The hearing aids help bring out tones and sounds that I might otherwise not be able to clearly hear.
If your batteries are dying within minutes, you should have them looked at. Sounds like something's wrong. For me batteries will last about a week to 10 days.
Unfortunately, they do have to be cleaned out periodically, but that's a necessary task. I think most hearing aids need to be cleaned out. I run a cleaner through the ventilation tube once every few days at home. If wax is quickly clogging them up too much, you might want to go in for an ear inspection and cleaning. Wax is a natural part of how the ear protects itself. There are cleaning solutions that can help loosen and break up wax Still, you can reduce the buildup by applying a drop or two of mineral oil. Having and using hearing aids requires committing to maintaining them on a regular basis. You've just got to make a habit of doing it.
As a musician, I need my ears to be able to hear things as well as possible. I also use a headset, but that's in addition to the hearing aids, as I can't adjust the volume independently for each earpiece of the headset. The hearing aids help bring out tones and sounds that I might otherwise not be able to clearly hear.
Oh - no they don't die within minutes - it's just always the coincidence that they die right AFTER I cleaned the wax. I had to change the batteries every week when I was wearing them most of the day. Then I switched to wearing them just a couple hours at night to watch TV (at the time), and had to change the batteries every other week. Now, I spend 0 on batteries, because I don't wear them at all.
The ear wax thing was a constant problem. I can clean my ears and 10 minutes later there's new wax forming. If there's no wax - it immediately creates more. If there's wax, it comes down and coats the surface of the canal and will clog whatever is in it.
It was as though my ears were threatened by the intrusion of the hearing aids and would produce wax as a defense mechanism. I'm sure that isn't what was happening, but that's what the experience felt like.
Phonak is the brand name, made in Switzerland. After 2 years, as a courtesy,the company reconditioned them. My audiologist gave me loaners (free hearing aids) for a week, Before I purchased them. When I did make the purchase, a mold was made of my inner ear. So they customed made for my ears.
Yes, they are expensive. My doctor had me come in on a regular basis so I could learn how to use them. He exp!aimed I need to wear them when awake as my brain had gradually stopped using that part of the brain. My hearing was like a volume on a radio, gradually diminishing over 28 years.
Scandinavian heritage, he told me those women can a genetic disposition for hearing loss. My maternal grandmother, mother, both hard of hearing. Mentioned I had sons, it cannot be passed on to them.
Now, 4 years later, notice a difference when I do Not wear them. Heading aids are part of my being. Questions? If I can assist you, send a message to.me.
I got my hearing aids,Phonak from the VA,in 2010.The VA audioligist created a mold for each ear.
I get free box of batteries as needed.They get repaired in Denver CO free of charge,they replace tubing and retune the frequency,they work perfectly.
I get a prepaid shipping lable also.Excellent benefit.
Oh - no they don't die within minutes - it's just always the coincidence that they die right AFTER I cleaned the wax. I had to change the batteries every week when I was wearing them most of the day. Then I switched to wearing them just a couple hours at night to watch TV (at the time), and had to change the batteries every other week. Now, I spend 0 on batteries, because I don't wear them at all.
The ear wax thing was a constant problem. I can clean my ears and 10 minutes later there's new wax forming. If there's no wax - it immediately creates more. If there's wax, it comes down and coats the surface of the canal and will clog whatever is in it.
It was as though my ears were threatened by the intrusion of the hearing aids and would produce wax as a defense mechanism. I'm sure that isn't what was happening, but that's what the experience felt like.
I see. If you wore them most of the day, every day of the week, then, of course, the batteries are going to die out. I can see how that would seem to be a pretty weird coincidence.
As for the wax, of course that's natural, but perhaps your ear canal either dries out too quickly, or you have too much wax that builds up quickly. Either way, it can coat and possibly plug up the ear piece. If the wax is flaky (dry), try a drop or two of mineral oil in the ear. But if you have an excess amount of sticky wax, you might consider having your ears looked at. ENT physicians will charge you for an exam, but most hearing aid centers will examine and clean your ears for free. They should be able to give you some suggestions about how to manage it. But if you're satisfied with not bothering with hearing aids at all, then sure, no expense on batteries. I suppose it depends on how serious your hearing loss is.
As for me, although I don't have profound hearing loss, it's enough to not clearly hear people speaking, and as a musician, to hear the music. I don't wear them all the time, but they are pretty necessary for me.
I see. If you wore them most of the day, every day of the week, then, of course, the batteries are going to die out. I can see how that would seem to be a pretty weird coincidence.
As for the wax, of course that's natural, but perhaps your ear canal either dries out too quickly, or you have too much wax that builds up quickly. Either way, it can coat and possibly plug up the ear piece. If the wax is flaky (dry), try a drop or two of mineral oil in the ear. But if you have an excess amount of sticky wax, you might consider having your ears looked at. ENT physicians will charge you for an exam, but most hearing aid centers will examine and clean your ears for free. They should be able to give you some suggestions about how to manage it. But if you're satisfied with not bothering with hearing aids at all, then sure, no expense on batteries. I suppose it depends on how serious your hearing loss is.
As for me, although I don't have profound hearing loss, it's enough to not clearly hear people speaking, and as a musician, to hear the music. I don't wear them all the time, but they are pretty necessary for me.
My hearing loss is degenerative. If I don't die of old age first I'll eventually be deaf. Right now I can hear most things just fine, but have trouble distinguishing words. People wearing masks makes it harder, because I can't combine "faulty hearing" with lipreading.
I can't hear my cat meowing if she's doing it quietly, at the foot of my computer chair. But when she comes up to bite my nose at 5AM because she thinks I should get up and feed her breakfast, I can hear her purr, and it sounds like a speedboat motor.
I usually just tell people to slow down when they talk and enunciate their words. And I more or less just don't bother even trying to listen to people with thick foreign accents (even thick British accents).
My daughter and son say both their parents need them...does anyone have a brand they really like? I’ve heard so many negative reviews and those that keep theirs in a drawer that I’d like to find people that like theirs. Thanks!
There's a thread in the retirement section that has a lot of feedback. From memory, a lot got them from Costco.
My hub got his from Miracle Ear after doing a lot of research. I think he has the 2nd one on this page but am not positive. I know it's in the ear but he does have a loop around his ear. I think it's just a loop though with no receiver. They may have upgraded their products since he bought them 3 or 4 years ago. He's been happy with his experience.
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