{"id":1509,"date":"2023-07-21T15:11:22","date_gmt":"2023-07-21T20:11:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entnb.com\/?p=1509"},"modified":"2023-07-21T15:11:23","modified_gmt":"2023-07-21T20:11:23","slug":"can-hot-weather-harm-your-hearing-aids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entnb.com\/can-hot-weather-harm-your-hearing-aids\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Hot Weather Harm Your Hearing Aids?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/entnb.com\/ear-hearing\/hearing-aids\/\">Hearing aids<\/a> help you hear your best in any environment, including summertime activities like picnics in the park or playing a round at The Bandit Golf Club. If you\u2019re a hearing aid user, you might be wondering if the hot Texas weather can damage your hearing aids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While it\u2019s true that the heat and humidity that can come during the summer have the potential to cause damage, simply taking the right precautions can help keep your hearing aids safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>How Hot Temperatures Put Your Hearing Aids at Risk <\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/entnb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/pexels-ketut-subiyanto-4719918-1280x853.jpg\" alt=\"Senior man wiping sweat off his brow after working out on a hot day.\" class=\"wp-image-1512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entnb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/pexels-ketut-subiyanto-4719918-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/entnb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/pexels-ketut-subiyanto-4719918-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/entnb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/pexels-ketut-subiyanto-4719918-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/entnb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/pexels-ketut-subiyanto-4719918-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>There are two main ways hot weather can take a toll on your hearing aids:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Excess moisture.<\/strong> When it&#8217;s warm outside, your body temperature naturally rises, and you&#8217;re more inclined to sweat. While hearing aids are built to withstand some sweating and moisture, too much moisture or buildup on the device can cause electrical issues and lead to poor performance and malfunction. This can also be an issue when it comes to using sunscreen, tanning lotion or insect repellant.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Direct sunlight exposure.<\/strong> While this isn\u2019t a risk when you are wearing your hearing aids, you must be careful not to take them out and place them anywhere they might be exposed to direct sunlight. The heat has the potential to melt certain parts of your hearing aids, which can lead to needing to repair or replace them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2>Protect Hearing Aids from Heat and Humidity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow a few simple steps to help keep your hearing aids safe in hot and humid conditions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Store them in a cool, dry spot away from moisture or direct sunlight exposure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clean them nightly, and be sure to wipe them off after any situation that causes you to sweat a lot.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Invest in a hearing aid drying box or desiccant to help remove excess moisture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use a sweatband or hearing aid sleeve to minimize sweat exposure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Put any lotion, sunblock or insect repellent on and let it dry completely before inserting your hearing aids.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2>Considering Hearing Aids?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you considering treatment for your <a href=\"https:\/\/entnb.com\/ear-hearing\/hearing-loss\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hearing loss<\/a>? If so, you should know that hearing aids are a valuable tool that offers numerous benefits for your physical and mental health as well as your overall well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0In fact, the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) states that roughly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nidcd.nih.gov\/health\/statistics\/quick-statistics-hearing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">28.8 million U.S. adults could benefit from using hearing aids<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re ready to take the first step in your hearing loss journey, contact the experts at <span class=\"company-name \">The ENT Center of New Braunfels<\/span> today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ul class=\"related-posts\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/entnb.com\/what-to-know-about-sound-therapy-for-tinnitus-relief\/\" class=\"related-post\">What to Know About Sound Therapy for Tinnitus Relief<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/entnb.com\/how-to-prevent-hearing-loss-in-the-workplace\/\" class=\"related-post\">How to Prevent Hearing Loss in the Workplace<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/entnb.com\/how-hearing-aids-and-a-love-for-fashion-can-coexist\/\" class=\"related-post\">How Hearing Aids and a Love for Fashion Can Coexist<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hearing aids help you hear your best in any environment, including summertime activities like picnics in the park or playing a round at The Bandit Golf Club. If you\u2019re a hearing aid user, you might be wondering if the hot Texas weather can damage your hearing aids. 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