May Hearing Aids Specialist Audiologist Mehmet Tarık Kaya gave important advice to those who use hearing aids during summer vacation. Kaya said, “Summer is one of the most important months when hearing aids are exposed to intense humidity. For this reason, we should be a little more careful and attentive when using the device in the summer compared to other times. We recommend using a 'dehumidifying tablet' for your device.” said.
Many people who use hearing aids, especially before going on a summer vacation, worry that their devices will be damaged. Underlining that hearing aids can be used easily during summer holidays with some simple but effective precautions, May Hearing Aids Specialist Audiologist Mehmet Tarık Kaya answered the questions asked about this subject. Stating that hearing aids are very sensitive devices, Tarık Kaya said, “Summer is one of the most important months when hearing aids are exposed to intense humidity. This may cause oxidation in the hearing aid. For this reason, we should be a little more careful and attentive when using the device in the summer compared to other times. If you sweat a lot, we recommend that you remove your device from time to time. We also recommend using a 'dehumidifying tablet' for your device. The duration of use of dehumidifier tablets varies according to the humidity in the environment. Users living in provinces with high humidity should use dehumidifier tablets in summer and winter. Dehumidifier tablets for hearing aids can be obtained from hearing aid centers.” said.
Avoid contact with water
Stating that humid weather provides an ideal environment for bacterial growth in hearing aids, Kaya said that the devices should be disinfected regularly with antibacterial cleaning wipes or sprays. Giving some information about the use of hearing aids before swimming in the pool or the sea, Kaya said, “The device must be taken out and put in its box before it comes into contact with water. When the devices are to be put back on, the ear and the ear area should be thoroughly dried. We are exposed to sand, sun and salt water on the beach. Sand can clog the microphone in the hearing aid, sea water can introduce small salt crystals into the hearing aid. Avoid touching the hearing aid with sand in your hand, keep the hearing aid away from salt water, and remove your hearing aid if possible before using sunscreen or sunscreen. Because hearing aids can be damaged by chemicals found in creams, make-up, perfume, hairspray and various oils.” he said.
Support from experts can be obtained at the end of the summer
Noting that the battery should be removed immediately if the hearing aids get wet, Kaya said that in this case, the device should be left to dry for a few hours. Stating that the wet device should never be dried with a hair dryer or any heating machine, Mehmet Tarık Kaya warned that this would increase the risk of deterioration of hearing aids. Saying that hearing aids can deteriorate in long-term indoor hot environments, Kaya said, “We should not forget that at the end of the holiday, we should send the devices to the service and perform hearing aid maintenance. Maintenance of hearing aids extends the life of your devices. If you are worried about using your hearing aids during your summer vacation, you can contact our May Hearing Aids experts. When you talk to our hearing aid experts, they will help you learn how to use and care for your hearing aids in the summer. As a result of this information, you can enjoy your holiday to the fullest. You can visit our website mayisitme.com.tr for our nearest branch.” he said.
Be the first to comment