Why my hearing aid has no sound? This question would come to a hearing aid user who has worn a hearing aid for a few months. First thought would be because the hearing aid is faulty.
Among the causes of a non functioning hearing aid is the earmold. In the picture above the patient could not hear because the earmold is blocked with wax. Even though it may seem just a little bit of wax in the sound bore or tubing, sound completely cannot pass through the wax. Other materials can also completely obstruct such as dirt sometimes even a drop of sweat. When a person is working hard and sweating, water vapor may condense within the sound tube. This little droplets can combine and complete block the sound tube and the patient cannot hear any sounds coming from his or her hearing aid.
Cleaning the earmold is easy and can be done at home.
Firstly remove the earmold from the Hearing Aid to ensure the hearing aid is not exposed to water. We need to soal the earmold in solutions to disinfect from germs.
After soaking for 15-30 mins, wash the earmold in clean running water. Run water through the tubing to check if the tubing is blocked.
Then wipe the earmold clean and dry. Also use an air syringe or puffer to clear any remaining water or moisture within the earmold tubing.
Once properly dry, insert the tubing of the earmold into the tonehook of the hearing aid. You should hear the clear sounds from your hearing aids again
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