Allergic Reactions to Hearing Aids: How to Handle Skin Irritation
For most people, hearing aids are comfortable and easy to wear. But a small percentage of users experience itchy ears, redness, or irritation caused by the materials in their hearing aids. This can...
The Link Between Hearing Loss and Falls: How to Protect Your Balance and Safety
At the beginning of my career as an audiologist, I performed a significant amount of vestibular (balance) testing. I saw firsthand how dizziness and falls could disrupt lives, limit independence, and...
Can Hearing Aids Cause Headaches? Everything You Need to Know
Headaches are never enjoyable—especially when you are adjusting to new hearing aids. If the two occur at the same time, it’s natural to wonder: Are my hearing aids causing my headache? Like many...
Say Goodbye to Itchy Ears and Hearing Aids: Causes, Prevention, and Treatment
If you’ve ever experienced an itchy ear canal while wearing hearing aids, you know how uncomfortable and distracting it can be. Itchiness not only causes irritation but can also make you less...
Hearing aids can dramatically improve your quality of life, but like any medical device, they may come with side effects. The good news? Most are temporary, manageable, and often disappear as you...
Can Hearing Aids Cause Ear Infections? An Audiologist’s Insight
As an audiologist with over 14 years of experience, I’ve worked with countless patients who experience ear infections while using hearing aids. These infections are not only painful and...
