{"id":2000,"date":"2022-05-12T19:05:48","date_gmt":"2022-05-13T00:05:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amarillohearing.com\/?p=2000"},"modified":"2022-05-12T19:05:50","modified_gmt":"2022-05-13T00:05:50","slug":"how-to-avoid-earwax-buildup-with-hearing-aids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/amarillohearing.com\/how-to-avoid-earwax-buildup-with-hearing-aids\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Avoid Earwax Buildup with Hearing Aids"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Earwax buildup is one of the more common problems hearing aid users face. Let\u2019s look at how earwax can cause problems and what you can do to protect your ears and your device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Earwax Can Damage Hearing Aids <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"854\" src=\"https:\/\/amarillohearing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/iStock-1266812260-1280x854.jpg\" alt=\"Man getting his ears checked by a doctor.\" class=\"wp-image-2002\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amarillohearing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/iStock-1266812260-1280x854.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/amarillohearing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/iStock-1266812260-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/amarillohearing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/iStock-1266812260-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/amarillohearing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/iStock-1266812260-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When earwax builds up on your <a href=\"https:\/\/amarillohearing.com\/hearing-aids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hearing aids<\/a>, it can cause them to function poorly. You might start to notice issues like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Hearing aid feedback (whistling sound)<\/li><li>Muffled or distorted sound leading to difficulty hearing when out with friends at <a href=\"https:\/\/palacecoffee.co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Palace Coffee Co.<\/a><\/li><li>Reduced effectiveness<\/li><li>Worsening <a href=\"https:\/\/amarillohearing.com\/hearing-loss\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hearing loss<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Acids from earwax can eventually start to degrade your hearing aid, causing damage that may lead to you needing to repair or replace your device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hearing Aids Increase Earwax<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, hearing aids actually make earwax buildup in your ear more likely, which compounds the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Usually, ears are self-cleaning, and earwax dries and sloughs off on its own. However, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4356173\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">earwax is more likely to accumulate and cause a hearing impairment<\/a> when this is prevented due to a foreign object in the ear, such as a hearing aid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Preventing Earwax Buildup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You may assume that if you have hearing aids, cleaning your ears with a cotton swab is necessary due to the increased likelihood of buildup. However, this is not the case. Attempting to remove the earwax yourself can accidentally push it farther back into your ear canal and cause impaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, you should take the following steps to deal with earwax buildup:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Develop a regular hearing aid cleaning routine<\/strong>. This means cleaning your device each night before you go to bed. You can use a soft, dry cloth or a soft-bristled brush. Store your hearing aids in a cool, dry place, and keep them away from moisture and heat. If you use wax guards, make sure to replace them regularly every few months.<\/li><li><strong>Visit your healthcare provider for earwax removal. <\/strong>Because wearing hearing aids increases your risk of earwax buildup, you should visit your health care professional every three to six months (or any time you have symptoms of blockage) to have your ear canals checked for impaction. If buildup is found, they can manually remove it in the office or treat it with a wax-dissolving agent.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information or to schedule an appointment with one of our experts, contact <span class=\"company-name \">Amarillo Hearing Clinic<\/span> today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ul class=\"related-posts\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/amarillohearing.com\/winter-fun-with-hearing-aids-tips-for-icy-and-snowy-sports\/\" class=\"related-post\">Winter Fun With Hearing Aids: Tips for Icy and Snowy Sports<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/amarillohearing.com\/spotting-the-signs-of-hearing-loss-in-your-teen-a-parents-guide\/\" class=\"related-post\">Spotting the Signs of Hearing Loss in Your Teen: A Parent\u2019s Guide<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/amarillohearing.com\/understanding-elderspeak-and-how-to-avoid-it-with-respectful-communication\/\" class=\"related-post\">Understanding Elderspeak and How To Avoid It With Respectful Communication<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Earwax buildup is one of the more common problems hearing aid users face. Let\u2019s look at how earwax can cause problems and what you can do to protect your ears and your device. How Earwax Can Damage Hearing Aids When earwax builds up on your hearing aids, it can cause them to function poorly. 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