Both traditional and modern hearing aids face similar risks, but the impact can be more pronounced in today’s advanced devices due to their delicate electronic components and software reliance. Below, we’ll explore these causes in detail, how they affect your hearing aids, and how they can be resolved—both at home and professionally at CC Saha Clinics.

1. Moisture

What Happens?

• Moisture from perspiration, humidity, or accidental water exposure can seep into the device, corroding internal circuits or damaging sensitive microphones and receivers.
• In Kolkata’s humid climate, the risk of moisture damage is particularly high.

How to Solve this at Home:

• Wipe your hearing aids daily with a soft, dry cloth, especially after exposure to sweat or damp environments.
• Use a hearing aid dehumidifier or drying kit at night to remove residual moisture.
• Avoid wearing hearing aids during rain or high-humidity activities like cooking or exercising without protective covers.

Professional Solution at CC Saha Clinics:

• We provide advanced moisture removal services using specialized tools to restore functionality to water-damaged devices.
• For severe damage, our technicians can replace affected components at an affordable cost compared to complete device replacement.
• Preventive care sessions include guidance on protecting your hearing aids from Kolkata’s weather conditions.

2. Physical Impact

What Happens?

• Dropping your hearing aids on hard surfaces can crack the casing or damage internal components, leading to sound distortion or total device failure.

How to Solve this at Home:

• Always handle your hearing aids over soft surfaces like a bed or table covered with a cloth to cushion accidental falls.
• Use carrying cases when transporting hearing aids to prevent accidental drops.

Professional Solution at CC Saha Clinics:

• Our clinics are equipped to handle physical repairs, including casing replacements and reassembling dislodged components.
• We also offer custom-fit protective cases to reduce the risk of future damage.

3. Dirt and Earwax

What Happens?

• Earwax and dirt can clog the microphones, receivers, and tubing, reducing sound quality or completely blocking sound transmission.

How to Solve this at Home:

• Clean your hearing aids daily using the tools provided in your care kit, like a wax loop or soft brush.
• Avoid inserting objects like needles or pins into the hearing aids to clear blockages, as this can cause damage.
• Replace wax filters regularly, as instructed by your audiologist.

Professional Solution at CC Saha Clinics:

• Our technicians provide deep cleaning services using specialized equipment that safely removes stubborn earwax and debris.
• Wax filter replacement and tubing cleaning are done during regular maintenance check-ups.

4. Battery Mishandling

What Happens?

• Using incompatible chargers, overcharging, or leaving rechargeable batteries unused for extended periods can shorten battery life or damage circuits.
• In traditional models, improper handling of disposable batteries can lead to corrosion or acid leakage.

How to Solve this at Home:

• Use only the charger or batteries recommended by the manufacturer.
• Avoid overcharging rechargeable batteries—disconnect them once fully charged.
• For traditional models, remove the batteries when the hearing aids are not in use to prevent leakage.

Professional Solution at CC Saha Clinics:

• We provide battery testing services to assess the health of rechargeable batteries and recommend replacements if needed.
• For disposable battery users, our clinics stock high-quality, compatible batteries to ensure safety and longevity.

5. Software Issues

What Happens?

• Bluetooth-enabled devices can face connectivity problems due to outdated firmware, incorrect pairing settings, or interference from other devices.
• Software glitches can cause delays, sound distortion, or complete connectivity loss.

How to Solve this at Home:

• Regularly update the firmware of your hearing aids using the manufacturer’s app or software.
• Ensure the paired devices, like your smartphone, are updated and within the recommended range (usually 10 meters).
• Avoid pairing your hearing aids with multiple devices simultaneously to reduce connectivity issues.

Professional Solution at CC Saha Clinics:

• Our audiologists perform Bluetooth diagnostics and software updates, ensuring your hearing aids have the latest features and optimal functionality.
• We also provide training on how to use apps and troubleshoot common Bluetooth problems.