When it comes to hearing aids, most people focus on what’s wrong in the moment. But some of the most common performance issues develop quietly, long before anything feels obviously off.
Chrissy Lemley, Au.D., a HearingLoss.com®-Certified audiologist, explains why spring is actually the ideal time to bring your devices in, even if they seem to be working fine.
She walks through what winter conditions do to hearing aids over time, from moisture buildup caused by temperature changes to earwax accumulation that gradually dulls sound quality. She also covers what a clean and check appointment actually involves, including the calibration step that most people don’t know they’re missing.
If your hearing aids have made it through another winter without a professional checkup, this is worth a read before summer arrives.