Hearing aid care at night is just as important as during the day!
Although sleeping with your hearing aids might seem convenient, it’s essential to consider the possible risks and drawbacks. This article explores why you should remove your hearing aids at night. Therefore, you can make informed decisions about the usage and care of your hearing aids.
Increased Risk of Losing Your Hearing Aids
One substantial concern linked with sleeping while wearing hearing aids is the high risk of losing them. They can become dislodged and fall out as you move during sleep. An unsecured pillow or loose sheets can make it easier for the hearing aids to get lost within the bedding. Given their small size and often high cost, it’s best to eliminate your hearing aids before sleep to prevent damage or misplacement.
Sleep Disturbances
Sleeping with your hearing aids against other reflective surfaces can result in feedback and sound distortion. Doing this can create a feedback loop, leading to annoying whistling or buzzing sounds. In addition, such disturbances can disrupt your sleep and make it hard to relax. To ensure maximum sound quality and a peaceful sleep environment, we recommend removing your aids before bedtime.
Possible Pressure Sores
Lying on the hearing aids for a long time can cause irritation and soreness. Wearing them during sleep can lead to the development of pressure sores in the ears. Some aids might not be suitable for sleeping positions, making them uncomfortable at night. Removing them before bed is best to prioritize your comfort and avoid possible skin irritations.
Excessive Earwax Accumulation
Did you know that sleeping with your hearing aids can accumulate earwax over time? The moisture and heat made during sleep create an environment that encourages the production and buildup of earwax. Excessive earwax can impact the sound quality of your aids and might even cause discomfort or temporary hearing loss. Overall, your ears can breathe and facilitate the natural self-cleaning process of the ear canal.
Impact on Battery Performance and Lifespan
Leaving your aids on while you sleep can drain their battery life and possibly impact their performance. Instead, charge your hearing aids overnight while you sleep to ensure they are fully charged for the following day without disrupting your daily activities. This practice helps extend the lifespan and maximize the performance of your hearing aids.
Bottomline
Ultimately, there are multiple reasons why it’s not advisable to sleep with your hearing aids on. Leaving them on during sleep can impact their battery life and performance. It’s best to remove your hearing aids before bedtime to ensure their longevity and optimal functionality.
Trust the Experts at Clarity Audiology & Hearing Solutions
Need help with your hearing? Clarity Hearing can help. Clarity Audiology & Hearing Solutions is an independently owned and operated clinic that focuses on quality of care and personalized, friendly service to the surrounding areas of Ellicott City, Catonsville, Columbia. Our Doctors of Audiology are highly trained with advanced degrees and take the time to provide the personalized care and attention that you need and deserve. We provide advanced hearing aid options that are personally calibrated with cutting-edge digital technology to fit your hearing loss, your unique ear anatomy, and your individual listening needs.
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