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Will a hearing aid dryer damage my soft earmolds?
Soft molds are fine in the dryer but over a long period of time year or more possibly the material shrinks or hardens. We advise our patients that...
Upvote Downvote Go to answerWill hearing aids that are "Made For iPhone" and Android compatible (via ASHA) offer any advantages over universal Bluetooth hearing aids like Marvel?
It offers the ability to make Hearing Aid Bluetooth Specific settings changes in the MFi Hearing Aids section of the iPhone. It also allows for...
Upvote Downvote Go to answerI have a new Oticon ConnectClip. When the wearer touches it, or her clothing brushes against it, I hear loud static noise. Is this normal?
Yes, brushing against any microphone makes noise. What you describe is normal. Find a place to clip the microphone away from clothing and avoid...
Upvote Downvote Go to answerWith my hearing aids, my voice echoes and I hear a booming nasal sound when I talk or eat. I am a first-time hearing aid user and have been wearing Phonak Virto B90 for a couple of weeks. Is there any solution for the reduction or elimination of this problem of occlusion effects?
Often this can happen with hearing aids that are all in-the-ear. The main reason is the occlusion effect, which happens when you have something...
Upvote Downvote Go to answerHow do I know when it's time to replace the speaker (receiver) on my RIC aids?
Your audiologist should be able to definitively determine if the receiver wire should be replaced but some common symptoms are that the device is...
Upvote Downvote Go to answerWhat might be causing poor connection when I am using my iPhone XS with my Widex Evoke Fusion 2 440 hearing aids. A lot of static or drops the call completely or drops sound from one ear. Not always the same ear.
Un-pair the hearing aids from your phone and then turn off the phone for at least 10 seconds. Turn the phone back on and then re-pair your...
Upvote Downvote Go to answerWhy are real ear measurements not required on all new hearing aids sold?
They absolutely should be! In some states they are required to be performed within a certain time period of the fitting of the devices or at the...
Upvote (1) Downvote (1) Go to answerWhat's the difference between Oticon Opn and Oticon Opn S?
Otion OPN S is the latest technology from Oticon. OPN has been shown to provide improvement in speech understanding, reduced listening effort, and...
Upvote (1) Downvote Go to answerWhere can I find affordable hearing aids? I am on a budget of only $1500 for 2, and would like to see a professional.
Most private practice audiologists have devices in that price range. It is a common misconception that the public must go to Big Box or retail...
Upvote (2) Downvote Go to answerAre online hearing tests accurate? I am thinking about buying online and not sure whether I can trust the test.
Online hearing screenings, specifically the question and answer format, may be helpful in determining if you are at risk for hearing loss. ...
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