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If you require hearing aids to support your hearing senses, you know how gunk-like ear wax, dust, and debris can affect the performance of the hearing aids.
Because of the delicate nature of the equipment, you can’t clean it as thoroughly as you would like, which could shorten its lifespan. The cleaning process could also take substantial amounts of time from your schedule.
Using hearing aid filters is a simpler and more effective way to protect hearing aids from gunk inside the ear and prolong their service life.
Hearing aid filters are important components added to your hearing aids to protect the device from external agents like ear wax, skin grease, dirt, and dust. They are especially important as they prevent debris from clogging within the device.
The filters prevent debris from accumulating over time, preventing the appliance from working correctly and causing premature replacement, which can be costly.
Filters protect the inside of hearing aids from external agents. Most, if not all, hearing aids have this protective component, and we have different types of filters for different types of devices. The filters are most common among high-tech hearing aids that have electronics inside the ear that can be affected by ear wax in the ear canal.
There are different types of hearing aid filters available on the market. The types vary significantly and can change depending on the type of device. Some of the available types of hearing aid filters include:
Hearing aid wax filters feature a net placed in front of the speaker. This type of filter can be found on all hearing aid models, but it is mainly used in more high-tech hearing aids. They also protect the hearing aid’s receiver from earwax.
A Receiver-in-canal (RIC) hearing aid is a device worn behind the ear. It has a speaker in the ear canal that contacts ear wax. The device uses wax filters to protect it from ear wax and other debris. Filters for RIC-type devices mainly feature ear wax filters, considering the device’s location and positioning.
In-the-ear (ITE) hearing aids are devices that are placed entirely inside the ear and come in contact with earwax. These models require ear wax filters, which are placed at the outlet of the acoustic receiver. The filter protects the camera electronics from earwax and other contaminants. The filters can be replaced by the hearing aid wearer or a hearing care professional.
These filters are used in BTE (behind-the-ear) hearing aids. They are designed to protect microphones from dust and moisture.
Sound filters, also known as silencers, are designed to match the sound according to the hearing aid user’s hearing loss. They protect the device from foreign objects that pollute it and damage it.
Earwax is a substance produced in the ear to protect it from dust and dirt. It ensures that the inner part of the ear is protected and regulated.
However, the ear doesn’t control the amount of earwax produced. This means that once in a while, the earwax must be removed using a cotton swab or safer methods like micro suction ear wax removal.
When you start wearing hearing aids, your ear produces more ear wax because there is a foreign object in your ear, but this is only temporary. However, the wax can clog the receiver’s opening.
A small filter can prevent the wax from entering the receiver, and this should be prevented. If the ear wax gets into it, the device can malfunction.
Not all types of hearing aids use the same types of filters. Each device uses a specific filter with specific characteristics in terms of design, size, and function because the receivers are used in various parts of the ear. When getting your hearing aids fitted at London Hearing Specialists, you can also inquire about the type of filter that will fit on your hearing aid. You can also contact us if you already have hearing aids and would like to have filters that fit the device.
Hearing aid filters need to be kept clean not only for hygienic purposes but also to maintain the optimal function of the device. The earwax and other external agents must be removed to keep the filters from becoming clogged, compromising the proper functioning of the hearing aid.
In addition, maintaining the filters allows them to last longer and protect the device more effectively. The hearing aids can be cleaned using special tools like sprays, cleaning wipes, and dehumidifying tables. These tools can keep the filters and hearing aids clean at all times and safeguard their functions.
You can also change the filter to avoid malfunction and damage to the hearing aid. You can change the hearing aid filter yourself, but you should be careful not to damage it. How frequently you should change the filters depends on factors such as your skin’s pH. However, to prevent discomfort, the filters should be replaced at least once a month.
