{"id":6128,"date":"2024-04-17T22:00:35","date_gmt":"2024-04-17T22:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/?p=6128"},"modified":"2024-04-17T22:00:47","modified_gmt":"2024-04-17T22:00:47","slug":"signs-your-hearing-aids-need-adjusting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/signs-your-hearing-aids-need-adjusting\/","title":{"rendered":"Signs Your Hearing Aids Need Adjusting"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Approximately <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nidcd.nih.gov\/health\/statistics\/quick-statistics-hearing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">28.8 million U.S. adults could benefit from hearing aids<\/a>. These remarkable devices allow you to understand and communicate with the world around you. If you have been wearing your hearing aids for a few years or months, you may need a hearing aid adjustment. Let\u2019s look at why hearing aid adjustments are important and a few signs you may need one.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Are Hearing Aid Adjustments Important?<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Hearing aid appointment\" src=\"https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Audiologist-checking-her-patients-hearing-aid-768x507.jpg\" alt=\"Audiologist checking her patient's hearing aid\" width=\"420\" height=\"277\" class=\"wp-image-6131 alignright\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Audiologist-checking-her-patients-hearing-aid-768x507.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Audiologist-checking-her-patients-hearing-aid.jpg 1261w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Hearing loss is not a static condition. This means that your hearing loss may worsen or change over time. Hearing aid adjustments are important to help your devices adapt to your changing hearing needs. During an adjustment, also called a programming appointment, your audiologist will test your hearing to <a href=\"https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/hearing\/hearing-aids\/hearing-aid-fitting-counseling\/\">identify any frequency changes and adjust your devices accordingly<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Even if your hearing has not changed, things like wax and time can affect device performance. Hearing aid adjustments or check-ups can help ensure your devices are functioning effectively.<\/p>\n<h2>Signs Your Hearing Aids Need Adjusting<\/h2>\n<p>A few common signs your hearing aids need adjusting include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Whistling noise<\/strong>. A whistling noise from your hearing aids is called feedback. Feedback occurs when your hearing aids are clogged with wax, fit poorly or are in need of adjustment. If your hearing aids are emitting feedback, start with a cleaning. If your devices are still whistling after the cleaning, <a href=\"https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/hearing\/hearing-aids\/hearing-aid-service-repairs\/\">make an appointment with your audiologist for a check-up<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Inconsistent volume<\/strong>. Your hearing aids may require different volumes for different settings. For instance, you may need a louder volume in busy environments like Friday-night dinners at Soma Restaurant &amp; Bar. However, if you notice your hearing aid volume fluctuates or requires more adjustment than usual, it may be a sign that it\u2019s time to reprogram your devices.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Low volume<\/strong>. Consistently low volume on your hearing aids may mean that your hearing loss has progressed beyond what your devices are programmed to handle. If your devices are no longer helping as much as they used to, make an appointment with your audiologist to discuss your options.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If your hearing aids are no longer helping you as much as they used to, contact <span class=\"company-name \">San Francisco Audiology<\/span> today to make an appointment with one of our specialists for an adjustment or cleaning.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"related-posts\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/benefits-of-different-hearing-aid-styles\/\" class=\"related-post\">Benefits of Different Hearing Aid Styles<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/hearing-loss-treatment-understanding-the-journey\/\" class=\"related-post\">Hearing Loss Treatment: Understanding the Journey<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/myths-vs-facts-dispelling-common-misconceptions-about-hearing-aids\/\" class=\"related-post\">Myths vs. Facts: Dispelling Common Misconceptions About Hearing Aids<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Approximately 28.8 million U.S. adults could benefit from hearing aids. These remarkable devices allow you to understand and communicate with the world around you. If you have been wearing your hearing aids for a few years or months, you may need a hearing aid adjustment. 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