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speech (lip)-reading or additional help, consider
finding a support group. A good place to start is
the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA)
at
hearingloss.org
• Your own voice may initially sound loud, or as
though you are talking “in a barrel.” This is very
common, and most people get used to it over
time
• If you are new to hearing aids, you may hear
background noise (e.g., hum of a fan) that
you may not have heard in a long time. Most
people are able to tune out these noises as they
continue to wear their hearing aids
• When you are in a restaurant, avoid sitting in the
middle of the room or near the kitchen. A booth
to the side or in a corner will be more favorable
• It is not necessary to remove your hearing aids at
security checkpoints (e.g., airports). However, you
should remove your hearing aids for CT and MRI
scans or for other electromagnetic procedures
At
hi HealthInnovations,
we care deeply about
our customers. If you have questions that are not
addressed in this guide or the resources on our
website at
hiHealthInnovations.com,
please call us
toll-free at 1-855-523-9355, and press 2.