{"id":10794,"date":"2023-10-13T13:03:32","date_gmt":"2023-10-13T20:03:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/househearing.com\/?p=10794"},"modified":"2023-10-13T13:03:50","modified_gmt":"2023-10-13T20:03:50","slug":"how-cleaning-your-hearing-aids-can-prevent-infection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/househearing.com\/how-cleaning-your-hearing-aids-can-prevent-infection\/","title":{"rendered":"How Cleaning Your Hearing Aids Can Prevent Infection"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Cleaning your hearing aids<\/a> is not only an essential part of maintaining your device, but it can help prevent ear infections as well. Let\u2019s look at why proper cleaning techniques are so important, as well as the ways you can care for your hearing devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hearing Aid Buildup Can Increase Infection Risk <\/h2>\n\n\n
\n
\"Doctor<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Hearing aids do not inherently put you at risk for an ear infection. However, if you don\u2019t clean your device regularly, it can lead to a buildup of moisture, earwax, bacteria and other debris that can potentially irritate and infect your ears. If you are already prone to ear infections, this can be even more of an issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While rarely serious, ear infections can cause a variety of unpleasant symptoms, including ear pain or pressure, fluid drainage and fever. In some cases, ear infections can also cause additional hearing loss<\/a>, though this is temporary and will pass when the infection clears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Develop a Nightly Cleaning Routine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s best to clean your hearing aids every night after you take them out before bed. Wearing your hearing aids consistently throughout the day will provide you with the best listening experience, but it also exposes your ears to roughly 18 hours of moisture and debris buildup. Cleaning your devices every night helps to remove any particles that can harm your ears or impact the effectiveness of your hearing aids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You should follow your hearing aid specialist’s instructions for the care of your device, but in general, keep the following in mind:<\/p>\n\n\n\n