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Short Test Exercise You Conduct Every Day Before Wearing Hearing Aid Device
Short Test Exercise You Conduct Every Day Before Wearing Hearing Aid Device
Before you can use the hearing aid device for an entire day, you have to test the device if it is functioning well or not. This is important so you may not have to regret using a dead device. You can perform basic steps to ensure the device is functioning normally.
At Hearing Wellness clinic, we conduct specialized hearing tests for children namely OAE & BERA, in order to diagnose the problem if any.
Step1- Ensure quiet environment
The very first step to test the hearing aid device is to ensure you have selected a very peaceful location. You should be able to focus on the sounds that you want to listen to. Always ensure that the location you selected does not have any background noise. Some devices may not have noise-cancellation functions.
Step 2- Inspect the device
Before you can fit the device inside your ear, it is important to inspect it physically. You have to be sure that the device is not damaged. It is also important to ensure that the device functions properly and does not have any malfunctioning parts.
Step 3- Power on the device
The device certainly has to be tested only when in power-on mode. This task has to be performed manually if the device does not switch on automatically. Advanced devices may not need to be turned on manually.
Step 4- Check for battery life
Even if you are using the hearing aid device for the first time you have to check if the device is fully charged. This is important if you have to keep using the device for a longer period. If the device battery is not fully charged, then you cannot use it for long. Keep the device connected to the charging point overnight.
Step 5- Notice distortions
This is one of the best ways to ensure that the device is functional. Before you can wear the device always ensure that it does not produce any distorted sounds or noise. You have to ensure that you get to listen to noise-free sound when the device is operational.
Step 6- Making basic settings
This is only a step that you take if needed. Most devices in the present time may not need any settings. You have to ensure the device is perfect in the volume setting. You also have to ensure that you have selected the perfect program. The choice has to be made as per your needs.
Step 7- Test for both ears
Most senior citizens may have to wear hearing aid devices for both ears. It is important to test both the left and right pair of the device. All the above steps have to be repeated for individual devices. You have to ensure that both pairs work perfectly.
Step 8- Speak to experts
Hearing aid device has to be tested for best performance. If you are using a complicated device, then it is best to get the device tested by a technical expert. This is mandatory so the device is performing best as desired. Experts can easily adjust any device to avoid distortions.
Once all the above steps have been performed, you can go ahead and wear the device. You have to keep in mind that if the device is not functioning perfectly, then you won’t be able to listen to crystal-clear sound.
Hearing Wellness Clinic provides unique facility that is home hearing check-up who are indisposed for various reasons and unable to avail our clinical services.