{"id":4314,"date":"2024-09-20T13:32:03","date_gmt":"2024-09-20T17:32:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hamptonroadsent.com\/?p=4314"},"modified":"2024-09-20T13:32:05","modified_gmt":"2024-09-20T17:32:05","slug":"overcoming-the-plugged-ear-feeling-from-hearing-aids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hamptonroadsent.com\/overcoming-the-plugged-ear-feeling-from-hearing-aids\/","title":{"rendered":"Overcoming the Plugged-Ear Feeling From Hearing Aids"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Have you ever covered your ears with your fingers and found that your voice sounds echoey or amplified? For people new to hearing aids, this plugged-up feeling and amplified noise can become a common occurrence. Let\u2019s look at why this phenomenon occurs and what you can do to manage it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The plugged-ear effect, also called hearing aid occlusion, refers to the sensation that everyday sounds, like speaking, chewing or swallowing, seem exaggerated or distorted when wearing hearing aids. This effect happens when the hearing aids or other in-ear devices completely seal off your ear canals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Normally, sound vibrations produced by activities like chewing can escape through the open ear canal. But when the canal is blocked, the sound is trapped and bounces back, leading to amplification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The plugged-ear feeling shouldn\u2019t prevent you from enjoying the clear communication your hearing aids offer. Take a look at four leading causes of the plugged-ear effect and how to manage them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re one of the 15% of U.S. adults with hearing loss<\/a>, don\u2019t let hearing aid discomfort stop you from enjoying the communication benefits of your devices<\/a>. Contact Hampton Roads ENT ~ Allergy<\/span> to address your device issues with one of our hearing aid specialists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n