Are hearing aids waterproof?

A hearing aid dropped in the water

If your hearing aid accidentally fell in water:

• Turn the device immediately
• Take out the battery and wipe clean the device with a dry cloth,
• Shrug it and gently shake it pour out the remaining water if any,
• Keep the hearing aid on a dry cloth in a warm, dry place for several hours with the battery compartment open.

How do find out if my hearing aid is waterproof?

If your hearing aid is IP rated it is water resistant to a limit but not wholly waterproof. So to find out if your device is waterproof or not just check the IP rating engraved on your device  or find the user manual which consists all the information about the device. If you still cannot figure out   your hearing care professional can help you with the information about the device.

Are waterproof hearing aids more expensive?

The new generation of hearing aid device with the IP 68 which makes them water resistant and nano-coated lining on the devices give you added advantages both functionally and physically, so they can be worn in any time of day in any over cast conditions, rain, or splashing water. However, this technology advancement is slightly more expensive than the technology in traditional devices.

Special hearing aids for swimming

The 1.5 meters is maximum depth and 30 minutes is the limit that can be water resistant of IP 68 Nano-coated Hearing aids. However, this doesn’t mean that device can be exposed to extreme rainy conditions regularly for swimming, especially in the sea, as salt water releases crystals that can damage the device.

Hearing aid got wet: What can I do?

If your hearing aid has been immersed in water or you're in a particularly in rainy place, it may be enough to wipe your hearing aid device dry with a cloth. Most hearing aids can adjust contact with water or be submerged to shallow dips, credit goes to nano-coating technologies. However, it is important to act as soon as possible to avoid damage.

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Beginners guide to hearing aid

Hearing aids has so many options to choose from and they come in all shapes and sizes, it can be a bit intimidating to know what is the perfect choice of hearing aids for you.

Below, we have put down the tips to an extensive beginners guide to the various types of hearing aids available. This will help you get understanding the options you have for your hearing loss and put you at comfort.

To find the right hearing device for your hearing solutions, don’t delay to get in touch with our audiologists at HNR hearing specialists.

First as beginner you should understand that “What exactly is a hearing aid?”

A hearing aid is an electronic device which amplify the voices and sounds to assist the wearer to hear speech and sounds that makes him better and communicative. Even though their primary function is to enable hearing to the wearer but they come in different styles and sizes to the comfort of the wearer. These devices are classified as medical devices normally.

Types of hearing aids available

Invisible hearing aids

Behind the ear hearing aids

Invisible in the canal hearing aids

In the ear hearing aids

How are hearing aids fitted?

The primary step is a full diagnostic evaluation of hearing, this includes:

• A series of tests are being taken to evaluate and gather the information of your medical, life style and hearing profile. This process is called audiogram.
• The speech in noise testing done by playing a series of noises and ask the patient to repeat which is the most significant test to evaluate the problem of hearing. This test results state how well you can hear and it’s called as speech discrimination test.
• Once we have listed out all the relevant diagnostic information, a full orientation is given using the information gather to indicate the affect the hearing loss has on the ability to hear and what we can improve with amplification of the device.

The most perfect and suitable types of hearing aid devices will be discussed and the different styles available. Once we have fixed the best options together, in some cases we may need to take impressions of the ear to decide the most comfortable hearing aid. These impressions will go for processing and then you can wear your hearing aid comfortably.

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Does A Healthy Diet Lower The Risk Of Hearing Loss?

In brief, yes! A healthy diet can lessen the hearing loss. Your eating habits will perform an active role in healthy living and how great you hear, especially when growing old. A poor quality diet will quickly affect internal ear health, which is responsible for your hearing and fight against infections.

Nutrition, Minerals & Vitamins Functions In Diet:

Fresh food always improves our Hearing & well-being. Vitamins, minerals, a proper nutritious diet will benefit in defending the hearing loss.

Here are some important factors that serve in shielding our Hearing.

• Fruits

• Leafy Vegetables

• Nuts & seeds

• Meat, fish & poultry

• Low fat or fat-free dairy products

• Less oily food

• Limited sugar and sodium

• Whole grains

Zinc: Zinc helps in defending against infection and immunity. Red meat, oysters, oatmeal, mushrooms, lintels, cashews, almonds, other nuts, and seeds are rich in zinc.

Omega-3s: Omega-3 fatty acids can work to delay or prevent age-related hearing loss. Seafood, fish, walnuts, flax seeds, sprouts, milk, eggs, chia seeds, etc., are high in omega. 

Magnesium: Magnesium assists the hair cells in the inner ear during exposure to loud noises. Dark chocolate, beans, whole grains, leafy vegetables, fruits, nuts, spinach, legumes, kale, etc., are good sources of magnesium.

Potassium: Potassium controls the fluid levels in the ear. Potatoes, bananas, apricot, coconut, meat, beans, citrus fruits, beet greens, dates, etc., contain high potassium.

Folic Acid: Taking adequate folate in your diet can help counter hearing loss. Lemons, peanuts, sunflower seeds, broccoli, readymade breakfast cereals, etc., are huge in folic acid.

In the fight to keep your ear fit, nutrition and minerals are essential for boosting immunity.

Additional Solutions For Hearing Loss:

Diet alone neither heals nor stops hearing loss. Food impacts reducing or avoiding it to an extent. It is always better to visit Speech and Hearing Clinic if you or your loved one suffers from hearing loss. Get the best audiologist guidance and get diagnosed with the Best Digital Hearing Aids. Moreover, you can prefer Bluetooth Rechargeable Hearing Aids for smart living. Don't neglect the hearing problems, even if it is a small one.

Ear Protection for All Needs | HNR Speech and Hearing

Did you know that hearing loss can be caused due to excessive noise? Prolong exposure to noise can cause permanent impairment. This happens when the hair in ear canal are damaged. To prevent noise induced hearing problems, it’s important to protect your ears. Hearing protection devices help by reducing the sound decibels.

Any sound above 85 dB is harmful. An exposure to 100 dB for over 15 minutes could proof harmful. Therefore, it’s necessary to wear a hearing protection when you are often being exposed to sound range above 85 Db. 

If you want to determine whether you need a ear protection device or not’ simply try to evaluate your listening and understanding level during a conversation in noisy environment. If your daily environment includes exposure to noise that is over the threshold limit, you will face difficulty in listening to conversations in one go.  For a thorough evaluation, please consult our expert audiologist at HNR Speech and Hearing Clinic. At HNR, we provide ear protection for all needs. Book an appointment with us to meet our hearing aid specialist who can help you to get customized earplugs that fit perfectly in your ear canal.

Just like how you’d wear a seat belt for your safety, you should wear a hearing protection device to keep your ears safe from hearing loss.  Here are some hearing protection devices that can protect your ears by lowering the sound intensity that reaches your ear canal.

Earplugs

Earplugs are made of mouldable foam and can be inserted into your ear canal. Since they are small and built as per the size of your ear canal, they help in give an airtight fitting to your ear canal. Once your ear canal is blocked, you will experience sound at a filtered decibel. Earplugs reduced the sound intensity by almost 10-15 decibels. They are also available in both disposable and reusable form

Visit our audiologist at HNR Speech and Hearing Clinic to get your custom moulded earplugs. We provide ear protection for all needs.

Earmuffs

Earmuffs are soft air cushions that can be worn on your outer ear. They are made with sound-attenuating material and are quite proficient at muffling high levels of sound. Earmuffs can be adjusted using headband.

If you need help to determine whether you need a hearing protection device or which ear protection device is suitable for you, get an evaluation done by our team of experts at HNR Speech and Hearing Clinic. 

Semi-insert earplugs

There is another kind of earplugs called as Semi-insert earplugs. They come with a headband that helps it to stay in place. These earplugs do not insert in the ear canal but are placed over the outer ear. Semi-earplugs are not customizable.

HNR Speech and Hearing Clinic offers the best digital hearing aids and are one of the best hearing aid centers in Hyderabad.

If you have queries about ear protection devices, feel free to call us on 040-42018181 / +91 8237037087 to book you appointment slot. Our expert audiologist can analyse your exposure to damaging sounds and recommend you a suitable ear protection device.