I wreck hearing aids.
I think it is due to it often getting damp due to sweat & rain.
I'm after any advice about how I could make them last longer?
I've been wearing a hearing aid in my right ear for the past 18 months.
I have moderate to severe hearing loss, although my left ear is fine.
I have a basic aid from the NHS, & it makes a good improvement on my hearing.
I am now on my 2nd one, which sadly may not last much longer.
I wear it all the time when out and about, including cycling, walking & climbing.
If I don't wear it, I really notice the tinnitus, which is very annoying & of course, I hear less.
The aid quickly starts to get mouldy & despite regular cleaning I find it hard to keep the mould at bay.
The hearing clinic have been very good and gave me a new in June as the previous one stopped working.
I suspect that they may be inclined to stop replacing them at the rate of 2 a year.
I have looked at getting a private one, but suspect it will suffer the same fate.
Clearly hearing aids are delicate devices that pack some fancy electronics into a tiny space.
Is there a way to stop wrecking hearing aids or are sweaty activities just not compatible with such devices?
Cheers, Ian.