{"id":1397,"date":"2020-04-15T14:45:40","date_gmt":"2020-04-15T18:45:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hamptonroadsent.com\/?p=1397"},"modified":"2020-04-16T19:05:37","modified_gmt":"2020-04-16T23:05:37","slug":"flying-with-hearing-aids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hamptonroadsent.com\/flying-with-hearing-aids\/","title":{"rendered":"Flying with Hearing Aids"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Flying is a stressful experience for everybody \u2013 but it can be especially anxiety-inducing for people with hearing loss. Between knowing what to pack, getting through security and the flight itself, it can be overwhelming to figure out the best approach. Below are some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.signia-hearing.com\/blog\/flying-with-hearing-aids\/\" title=\"What You Need to Know About Flying with Hearing Aids | Signia\">tips for flying for people with hearing loss<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Before Your Trip<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hamptonroadsent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/full-hearing-aid-flying-hotel-room.jpg\" alt=\"Man with hearing aids looking at phone in hotel room\" class=\"wp-image-1398\" width=\"389\" height=\"259\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hamptonroadsent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/full-hearing-aid-flying-hotel-room.jpg 1254w, https:\/\/hamptonroadsent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/full-hearing-aid-flying-hotel-room-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 389px) 100vw, 389px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s difficult to balance packing enough to be ready for your trip and light enough to not cost extra money or cause difficulty carrying your luggage. While many things can be purchased at an airport kiosk or at a convenience store near your destination, your <a href=\"https:\/\/hamptonroadsent.com\/ear-hearing\/hearing-aids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"hearing aids and accessories (opens in a new tab)\">hearing aids and accessories<\/a> may be more difficult to find or live without. Make sure that when you pack your suitcase, you include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Extra batteries (for standard hearing aid models)<\/li><li>Charger (for rechargeable models)<\/li><li>Converter (for international travel)<\/li><li>Dehumidifier <\/li><li>Cleaning kit<\/li><li>Accessories (e.g. mic, t-coil, carrying case)<\/li><li>Hearing protection <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Do\nnot pack these essentials in your check bagged; it is all too common for bags\nto get lost, and having access to these accessories can make or break your\ntrip. Instead, put them in your carry-on or personal bag to keep them handy at\nall times.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In the Airport<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For\nmany, navigating an airport is the most stressful part of the trip. Background\nnoise from other travelers and the sounds of planes at take-off and landing can\nmake it extra difficult to listen for alerts about your flight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If\nthe airport noise gets overwhelming, you can turn down your hearing aids.\nDownload the smartphone app for your airline so you get alerts sent directly to\nyour phone rather than having to listen to updates over the intercom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make\nsure you get to the airport at least two hours early in order to minimize\nstress about making your flight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While\nyou do not have to take out your hearing aids to go through security, it is a\ngood idea to let the TSA agent know you are wearing them before walking through\nthe scanner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">On Board<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once on your flight, inform the flight attendant about <a href=\"https:\/\/hamptonroadsent.com\/ear-hearing\/hearing-health\/hearing-loss\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"your hearing loss (opens in a new tab)\">your hearing loss<\/a> so they can relay messages to you personally and you don\u2019t have to listen for announcements over the speaker. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If\nyou want to take out your hearing aids, do not store them in the seat pocket.\nIt is far too easy for them to be forgotten or broken. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chew\ngum and stay awake during take-off and landing in order to prevent pressure in\nthe ears. \n\nFor more travel tips or to talk to an expert\naudiologist, schedule an appointment with Hampton Roads ENT today.\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Flying is a stressful experience for everybody \u2013 but it can be especially anxiety-inducing for people with hearing loss. Between knowing what to pack, getting through security and the flight itself, it can be overwhelming to figure out the best approach. Below are some tips for flying for people with hearing loss. 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