When is it necessary to customize hearing aids?
If the hearing aid is not properly calibrated, the user may encounter unpleasant side effects that make it difficult to use. In the following situations, Dr. Zhanneta Shapiro advises that the hearing aid customization be redone:
- Change in Hearing impairment or improvement of hearing
- Strong background noises causing rapid fatigue and headaches
- Change in audibility
- Inability to make out speech in an environment close to ideal (one speaker in a quiet environment)
- The appearance of crackling, clicks, and other noises
- Installing a new earmold
- These effects are similar to the experience of using a hearing aid in the first month. However, they are more pronounced. The daily use of unconfigured devices is exhausting to a person mentally and physically. Further use of the hearing aid isn’t possible in this case.
If you are faced with such an unpleasant situation, don’t delay a visit to an audiologist. Audiology Island has extensive experience in hearing aids. Our hearing care professionals have helped thousands of Americans get their hearing back with hearing aids. We are especially proud of the TeleAudiology technology. With its help, we can customize your hearing aids remotely. This is especially useful during these challenging times. You don’t even need to visit our offices to get your devices back in working order.
Keep in mind that a hearing aid is a sophisticated technological gadget that needs to be fine-tuned. Customizing hearing aids is a nuanced and even artistic process. Its precision will determine the quality of your life as well as the preservation of your hearing!
