• Check to ensure that your gadget has a fresh battery. Replace the battery as necessary.
• The most common cause of a hearing aid sounding weak or dead is when it becomes clogged with wax or debris. If your hearing aid includes a wax guard, replace it with a clean one. If you have a cleaning instrument (brush or pick), you should clean the microphone as well as the receiver. Learn more about how to care for your hearing aid.
• Did the device become wet? Is moisture evident in the tubing of a behind-the-ear model? Is there any corrosion in the battery door compartment? If moisture is a potential risk, place the gadget in your ears.Use a dehumidifier or a drying kit.
• Your hearing aid is whistling or providing feedback. Make sure the device is properly put into your ear canal. If it continues to provide feedback, you may have an ear canal obstruction caused by wax or debris. Alternatively, the device may not be fitting properly.
• The hearing aid is slipping from your ear. You could have moisture in your ear canal, causing the device to shift about. Alternatively, the hearing aid may change position due to jaw movement when you are talking or chewing.
• Your hearing aid is painful or uncomfortable in your ear. You want to ensure that it is correctly put into the ear. You may need to check for wax buildup.inside the ear canal. If the discomfort persists, you may need to have the hearing aid shell adjusted or manufactured to ensure a proper fit.
  Has your hearing changed?

If your hearing aid is still not working properly, you may need to make an appointment with an audiologist or drop it off with the medical office coordinators. Your audiologist may be able to fix the hearing aid in the office, or it may need to be returned to the manufacturer for repair. If the hearing aid does not fit properly, a new earmold impression can be taken and the device sent to the company to be manufactured.

If your hearing aid looks to be working well, the audiologist will check to make sure there is no obstruction in your ear canal. If your ears are clear, the audiologist might assess your hearing to see if there

There has been a change. If your hearing ability has deteriorated, your hearing aid may need to be reconfigured to accommodate your current hearing loss. Your audiologist will be able to recommend the best course of action for you.