了解你的聽力需求
讓每一天都充滿意義
如果你佩戴助聽器已有一段時間,你一定知道它們帶來的益處,例如聆聽對話更輕鬆,以及讓你重拾喜愛的聲音。但隨著時間的推移,你可能會開始注意到一些細微的變化,例如無法像以前那樣清晰地聽到悅耳的笑聲。或者,你可能錯過了與伴侶在溫馨夜晚交談中的一些話。
無論你是最近才驗配了新的助聽器,還是已經佩戴了幾年,定期保養和專業調較都是保持助聽器最佳性能的關鍵。
就像我們每天依賴的任何科技產品一樣,助聽器也需要定期微調,在某些情況下,添加新功能還能讓日常生活更加清晰、輕鬆、愉悅。
你可以自行調整助聽器嗎?
助聽器調整五步法
如果你的助聽器聽起來或感覺不太對勁,你可以先在家嘗試以下幾項初步檢查:
● 檢查電池:電池是否正確安裝?確保電池的正極(光亮的一面)朝上。對於可充電助聽器,請確保電池已充滿電。
● 更換耳垢隔:耳垢堆積會影響助聽器的功能。更換耳垢隔或擦拭耳模,有助於清除可能堵塞耳道的耳垢、灰塵或碎屑。
● 清潔助聽器:使用清潔刷輕輕清除可能堵塞連接埠和通風口的碎屑。
●更換矽膠耳塞:助聽器導管末端的耳塞應每四到六週更換一次。需要注意的跡象包括:矽膠變色、變硬、出現裂縫將影響佩戴舒適度;耳塞頻繁脫落或在耳內感覺鬆動;音質下降、聲音悶悶或微弱;以及無法徹底清除的可見耳垢堆積。
● 檢查導管:助聽器的導管應每三到六個月更換一次。如果你開始注意到導管內有碎屑堆積,請聯絡你的聽力人員。此外,還要注意導管內是否有潮濕或冷凝的跡象;導管變色、變脆或開裂;聲音清晰度或音量發生變化;導管“僵硬”,這可能會影響助聽器在耳朵上的佩戴;或者導管與助聽器或耳塞的連接是否鬆動。
專業助聽器維護
助聽器需要專業檢查的常見跡象
即使保養得當,助聽器也可能需要偶爾進行調整。每四到六個月定期拜訪你的聽力人員,以確保你的助聽器正常運作。
以下四個跡象顯示你的助聽器可能需要專業調較。
1. 音質變化
新助聽器在佩戴初期通常需要一些微調。你可能需要一些時間來適應助聽器,而聽力人員的細微調整可以顯著提升清晰度和舒適度。
即使是使用多年的助聽器,音質也會隨著時間的推移而變化,這是完全正常的。你可能會注意到語音變得不夠清晰、音量波動,甚至出現斷斷續續的聲音或完全沒有聲音的情況。
如果你的助聽器聽起來不太對勁,可能就需要進行專業調較了。保養過程可能包括更換導管和耳垢隔、清潔接收器或調整聲音設定。
為了保持助聽器的最佳性能,建議每年進行一次保養。
2. 性能不穩定
每天清晰自然的聆聽體驗依靠助聽器的穩定性,因此如果出現不穩定的狀況,你的可以到聽力中心幫你找出問題所在。你可以先在家中進行簡單的檢查,確保一次性電池電量充足,或充電式助聽器已充滿電。如果你自行檢查後問題仍然存在,請聯絡聽力中心,以進行更全面的檢查。
3. 佩戴不適或不合適
佩戴不合適會導致聲音問題,例如出現尖銳回音。如果你的助聽器佩戴不舒服或容易移位,你的聽力人員可以檢查佩戴狀況並進行調整,幫助你獲得最佳體驗。
4. 可見的損壞或磨損
在我們忙碌的生活中,意外損壞有時難以避免。助聽器內部包含精密的電子元件,但這種精妙的技術偶爾也需要維修或保養。雖然你可能很想嘗試自行解決,但請不要嘗試自行修理;請交給專業人士處理。
If you’ve been wearing hearing aids for a while, you already know how much they help, from making conversations easier to bringing back the sounds you love. But over time, you might start to notice small changes, like not being able to hear that all-too-lovely sound of laughter as perfectly as you once did. Or maybe you’ve missed a few words from those cozy evening conversations with your partner.
Whether you’ve recently been fitted with new hearing aids or you’ve had your current pair for a few years, regular tune-ups and expert adjustments are key to keeping your hearing aids performing at their best.
Just like any technology we rely on daily, hearing aids benefit from regular fine-tuning, and in some cases, a fresh start with new features that can make everyday moments clearer, easier, and more enjoyable again.
Even with the best care, hearing aid adjustments may be needed occasionally. Frequent check-ins every four to six months with your hearing care professional will ensure your hearing aids are functioning the way they should.
Here are four signs it’s might be time for a professional tune-up.
New hearing aids often need some initial fine-tuning once you start wearing them. You may need some time to get used to your hearing aids, and small tweaks from your hearing care professional can make a big difference in clarity and comfort.
But even with well-worn devices, changes in sound quality over time are completely normal. You might notice speech becoming less crisp, fluctuating volume, or even moments of intermittent sound or no sound at all.
If your hearing aids aren’t sounding quite right, it could be time for a professional adjustment. A tune-up might include changing tubes and wax guards, cleaning the receiver, or adjusting your sound settings.
To keep your hearing aids performing at their best, a yearly service is recommended. In some cases, this may include a full manufacturer's service, if your hearing aids are still under warranty.
You depend on your hearing aids to be reliable, so if performance is inconsistent, your hearing center can explore what’s causing the issue. Try a simple check at home to ensure disposable batteries are fresh, or that rechargeable hearing aids are fully charged.
If your own checks haven’t resolved the issue, reaching out to an expert puts you back in control.