{"id":761,"date":"2018-03-09T17:22:24","date_gmt":"2018-03-09T17:22:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blueridge-ent.fm1.dev\/?p=761"},"modified":"2019-07-18T23:15:50","modified_gmt":"2019-07-18T23:15:50","slug":"learn-to-be-your-own-mechanic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blueridge-ent.com\/learn-to-be-your-own-mechanic\/","title":{"rendered":"Learn to be Your Own Mechanic."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><br \/>\n{<br \/>\n  \"@context\" : \"http:\/\/schema.org\",<br \/>\n  \"@type\" : \"Article\",<br \/>\n  \"mainEntityOfPage\": {<br \/>\n         \"@type\": \"WebPage\",<br \/>\n         \"@id\": \"https:\/\/blueridge-ent.com\/learn-to-be-your-own-mechanic\/\"<br \/>\n},<br \/>\n  \"name\" : \"Learn to be Your Own Mechanic\",<br \/>\n  \"author\" : {<br \/>\n    \"@type\" : \"Organization\",<br \/>\n    \"name\" : \"Blue Ridge ENT\"<br \/>\n  },<br \/>\n  \"datePublished\" : \"2018-03-08\",\/\/ Date format is yyyy-mm-dd<br \/>\n  \"image\": {<br \/>\n\"@type\": \"ImageObject\",<br \/>\n\"url\": \"https:\/\/blueridge-ent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/tools.jpeg\",<br \/>\n\"width\": 696,<br \/>\n\"height\": 100<br \/>\n},<br \/>\n  \"articleSection\" : \"For many in Boone, North Carolina with hearing loss, their hearing aid is their connection to the outside world. Much like a car, you don\u2019t want to become stranded if something goes wrong and you don\u2019t have the ability to fix it. To prevent that, you know how to change a tire; do you know how to fix your hearing aid?\",<br \/>\n  \"articleBody\" : \"For many in Boone, North Carolina with hearing loss, their hearing aid is their connection to the outside world. Much like a car, you don\u2019t want to become stranded if something goes wrong and you don\u2019t have the ability to fix it. To prevent that, you know how to change a tire; do you know how to fix your hearing aid?<\/p>\n<p>In order to keep your hearing aid running in tip top shape, daily maintenance is key.<\/p>\n<p>Cleaning<br \/>\nLearn to fix your own hearing aid<\/p>\n<p>Cleaning your hearing aid every day is vital to your success.<\/p>\n<p>Use a soft dry cloth to get rid of any dirt or grime.<br \/>\nUse a mild soap solution to clean the earmold (the part of the hearing aid that sits in the ear). The earmold MUST BE completely dry before reconnecting it to the rest of the device.<br \/>\nUse a soft-bristled toothbrush or a wax pick to remove any earwax that has built up on the device.<br \/>\nBattery Check<br \/>\nThe batteries used in hearing aids are not like the traditional ones you are used to. These zinc batteries work differently. They can go from seemingly full to dead in an instant. This is especially problematic if they seem fine in the morning and then die halfway through the day.<\/p>\n<p>In order to prevent this, your Boone audiologist suggests performing a battery check. This involves using a battery tester to accurately determine how much life your battery has left. In addition, it is good to get in the habit of carrying around extra batteries just to be safe.<\/p>\n<p>If you perform these daily tasks, you are setting yourself up for success. But there is always a possibility that something could still go wrong. Below are some troubleshooting tips.<\/p>\n<p>Does your hearing aid sound weak or dead?<br \/>\nIf so,<\/p>\n<p>Make sure the device is on<br \/>\nCheck the battery<br \/>\nCheck the openings to make sure there is no wax blocking them<br \/>\nCheck the tubing or wire to make sure everything is properly connected<br \/>\nDoes your hearing aid sound distorted?<br \/>\nIf so,<\/p>\n<p>Check the tubing for moisture or cracks<br \/>\nReplace the battery<br \/>\nDoes your hearing aid squeal or whistle?<br \/>\nIf so,<\/p>\n<p>Check if the volume has been turned up too high<br \/>\nCheck to make sure the hearing aid is correctly placed in your ear<br \/>\nIf your problem persists, it is time to talk to the experts. Contact your Boone audiologist and schedule an appointment as soon as possible.\",<br \/>\n  \"url\" : \"https:\/\/blueridge-ent.com\/learn-to-be-your-own-mechanic\/\",<br \/>\n  \"headline\" : \"Learn to be Your Own Mechanic\",<br \/>\n  \"publisher\" : {<br \/>\n    \"@type\" : \"Organization\",<br \/>\n    \"name\" : \"Blue Ridge ENT\",<br \/>\n    \"logo\": {<br \/>\n\"@type\": \"ImageObject\",<br \/>\n\"url\": \"https:\/\/blueridge-ent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/logo.jpg\",<br \/>\n\"width\": 100,<br \/>\n\"height\": 60<br \/>\n}<br \/>\n  }<br \/>\n}<br \/>\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p>For many in Boone, North Carolina with hearing loss, their <strong>hearing aid<\/strong> is their connection to the outside world. Much like a car, you don\u2019t want to become stranded if something goes wrong and you don\u2019t have the ability to fix it. To prevent that, you know how to change a tire; do you know how to fix your <a title=\"hearing aid | Blue Ridge ENT\" href=\"https:\/\/blueridge-ent.com\/hearing-aids\/\">hearing aid<\/a>?<\/p>\n<p>In order to keep your <a title=\"hearing aid | NIDCD.NIH.gov\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nidcd.nih.gov\/health\/hearing-aids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">hearing aid<\/a> running in tip top shape, daily maintenance is key.<\/p>\n<h2>Cleaning<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-3990\" title=\"Learn to fix your own hearing aid\" src=\"https:\/\/blueridge-ent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/tools.jpeg\" alt=\"Learn to fix your own hearing aid\" width=\"455\" height=\"341\"><\/p>\n<p>Cleaning your hearing aid every day is vital to your success.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use a soft dry cloth to get rid of any dirt or grime.<\/li>\n<li>Use a mild soap solution to clean the earmold (the part of the hearing aid that sits in the ear). The earmold MUST BE completely dry before reconnecting it to the rest of the device.<\/li>\n<li>Use a soft-bristled toothbrush or a wax pick to remove any earwax that has built up on the device.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Battery Check<\/h2>\n<p>The <a title=\"batteries | healthyhearing.com\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthyhearing.com\/help\/hearing-aids\/batteries\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">batteries<\/a> used in hearing aids are not like the traditional ones you are used to. These zinc batteries work differently. They can go from seemingly full to dead in an instant. This is especially problematic if they seem fine in the morning and then die halfway through the day.<\/p>\n<p>In order to prevent this, your <a title=\"Boone audiologist | Blue Ridge ENT\" href=\"https:\/\/blueridge-ent.com\/about\/our-providers\/\">Boone audiologist<\/a> suggests performing a battery check. This involves using a battery tester to accurately determine how much life your battery has left. In addition, it is good to get in the habit of carrying around extra batteries <em>just to be safe. <\/em><\/p>\n<p>If you perform these daily tasks, you are setting yourself up for success. But there is always a possibility that something could still go wrong. Below are some troubleshooting tips.<\/p>\n<h2>Does your hearing aid sound weak or dead?<\/h2>\n<p>If so,<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Make sure the device is on<\/li>\n<li>Check the battery<\/li>\n<li>Check the openings to make sure there is no wax blocking them<\/li>\n<li>Check the tubing or wire to make sure everything is properly connected<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Does your hearing aid sound distorted?<\/h2>\n<p>If so,<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Check the tubing for moisture or cracks<\/li>\n<li>Replace the battery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Does your hearing aid squeal or whistle?<\/h2>\n<p>If so,<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Check if the volume has been turned up too high<\/li>\n<li>Check to make sure the hearing aid is correctly placed in your ear<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If your problem persists, it is time to talk to the experts. <a title=\"Contact | Blue Ridge ENT\" href=\"https:\/\/blueridge-ent.com\/contact\/\">Contact<\/a> your Boone audiologist and schedule an appointment as soon as possible.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For many in Boone, North Carolina with hearing loss, their hearing aid is their connection to the outside world. 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