Top Tips for Maintaining Your Hearing Aids during the Fall Season

As the autumn season shifts in climate and daily routines, it’s essential to emphasize the significance of proper hearing aid maintenance during this time. Although audiologists are available to provide essential services such as calibrations, adjustments, repairs and cleanings, it’s equally important to take responsibility for the regular upkeep of your hearing aids. They can offer valuable maintenance tips and guidance to ensure that your devices remain in optimal condition. With an audiologist ensures that you have the knowledge and support you need to keep your hearing aids clean, well-protected and correctly store. With the changing conditions of this season, it’s crucial to take extra precautions in the cleaning and safeguarding of your hearing aids.

Protecting Against Rainfall and Damp Conditions

While the autumnal period is generally less humid than the summer can be, it’s also wetter, with a higher chance of rainfall. This means that if you’re walking outside without protecting your ears, rain and moisture can buildup in your hearing aids. For this reason, it’s good to protect against rainfall when wearing your hearing aids outside. This might be achieved by wearing a hat, a raincoat or a hooded sweatshirt with the hood up. You can also wear earmuffs where necessary.

Carry a Maintenance Kit with You

It’s always wise to have a small hearing aid maintenance kit with you at all times. This might involve spare batteries, a cleaning brush, an easy wax remover, a protective case and a clean cloth you can use to wipe off excess oils where necessary. You can also include anti-bacterial hand gel to sanitize your skin when removing your hearing aid, but make sure it dries before touching your sensitive device. Talk with your audiologist about the right tools to keep with you for maintaining optimal performance.

Consider Allergies

While allergies during the fall might not reach the same level of prominence as they do in spring, with the abundance of pollen triggering hay fever in many, it’s important to recognize that allergies can still be triggered during the cooler months. Factors such as indoor dampness, the release of grass pollen in the autumn, the presence of dust mites and even ragweed can lead to symptoms like sneezing, coughing and heightened earwax production. These discomforting effects can potentially create challenges in maintaining your hearing aids effectively.

Certainly, while it can be a wise approach to seek professional advice, your audiologist can examine your earwax if it’s among the symptoms you’re encountering. For symptom management, following a course of antihistamines or proactively using face masks in specific situations can be helpful. To address other issues, like indoor dampness, improving ventilation and undertaking necessary home repairs might be required for effective resolution.

Undergo a Thorough Checkup

Receiving a thorough hearing checkup from your audiologist in the autumn is a wise choice for several reasons. This allows you to address any hearing problems or changes in your hearing before the winter season sets in, ensuring you won’t miss out on the enjoyable events and gatherings that typically occur during this time. Additionally, as fall allergies can exacerbate hearing issues, having a checkup in this season is ideal for assessing and possibly adjusting your hearing aids or other devices. Additionally, addressing hearing aid concerns now can proactively prevent any potential problems from declining during the upcoming winter. Talk with your audiologist if you have any concerns about your hearing aids in the fall season, they will find the best solutions for you.

Protect Your Hearing Aids from Loud Events

If you typically wear hearing aids at the events you attend, removing and safeguarding them may seem like the best approach. It’s essential to note that exceptionally loud events, such as bonfire nights, firework displays and other celebrations, can potentially harm the delicate components of your hearing aid if you’re not cautious.

If you find yourself uncertain about the best approach, don’t hesitate to consult your audiologist for personalized guidance on how to protect your hearing aids from excessive noise exposure. One solution could be temporarily removing your hearing aids during loud events like live shows. If your hearing aids feature smartphone app integration or user-friendly controls, this can be as easy as a quick two-step adjustment, ensuring your hearing aids remain safe.

Learn More About Davis Audiology Today!

If you have questions or concerns about maintaining your hearing aids, don’t hesitate to reach out to one of our audiologists at Davis Audiology. Our expertise and guidance can make a world of difference in keeping your hearing aids in optimal condition. Call us today at (864) 810-6238.