As hearing specialists with 30 plus years\u2019 experience in the industry, we\u2019ve encountered more myths than we can remember. Here\u2019s five of the most common hearing myths we\u2019ve heard, all debunked for your own peace of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In simple terms, hearing aids should not whistle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What most people refer to as \u2018whistling\u2019 is actually feedback from the hearing aid and it is a common, frustrating issue for the hearing aid user which should not be ignored. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you experience any \u2018whistling\u2019 at any point, you should contact your audiologist to investigate the cause and find a solution for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The most common reasons of why the \u2018whistling\u2019 happens is usually either because of an incorrect fitting, the presence of wax in the ear or an indication that an adjustment is required to the hearing aid. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s nothing to worry about, nothing difficult to fix and most certainly not something that you should ignore and just get used to. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our Signia range of hearing aids all have \u2018feedback management\u2019 systems in place to help reduce the chance of \u2018whistling\u2019 occurring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
View our \u2018in the ear<\/span><\/a><\/strong>\u2019 range here<\/span><\/strong><\/a> and our \u2018behind the ear<\/span><\/a><\/strong>\u2019 range here<\/span><\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A common misconception we regularly hear during our consultations is that hearing aids are very confusing to use for new users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rest assured that your hearing consultant will always set up your hearing aids to a level that makes it comfortable for you to operate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re an experienced tech user, you can choose a hearing aid which has the functionality to tweak settings to your heart\u2019s content. You can choose a device which allows you to adjust sounds like treble and bass, fit rechargeable batteries so you\u2019re never out of charge, select a faster processor or a smarter chip. Some aids come fitted with all the optional extras and they can respond quicker and return a more natural sound. <\/p>\n\n\n\n However, that\u2019s not to say that new inexperienced users can\u2019t enjoy a natural sound with a hearing aid device that is programmed by your consultant to run fully automatically. Your audiologist will be able to programme everything up for you based on your personal preferences and hearing needs and set the device to function without you having to think twice about it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s all about personal preferences and own experience using tech devices, however as hearing professionals we\u2019ll always make sure you get fitted something you\u2019re very comfortable using. <\/p>\n\n\n\n SelectSpecs offer hearing aids that you can purchase online that are designed to be super easy to use \u2013 a plug and play approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For more information visit https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/hearing\/<\/span><\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hearing aids can be a very handy tool for anyone suffering from this as it helps mask any tinnitus you may be experiencing. Hearing aids disrupt the constant tinnitus sound travelling across the auditory nerve and pick up more sounds that are around you, making it appear to you as if the tinnitus has reduced. <\/p>\n\n\n\n2). Hearing aids are too complicated to use<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
3). Tinnitus is unmanageable<\/h2>\n\n\n\n