Ear infections are often troubles we associate with children’s hearing health, but even as adults we can get ear infections, whether it’s from swimming or surfing, illness complications, or even dirty hearing aids. While hearing aids and ear infections do not go hand in hand, it’s important to know that without proper care for your devices, earwax buildup, moisture, or dirt can irritate and infect your delicate ears. With regular ear and hearing aid cleanings, you can keep your devices in top shape and avoid ear infections simultaneously.  

What Kinds of Ear Infections Are There? 

The kind of ear infection you’re dealing with can be narrowed down to which part of your ear is infected: the outer, the middle, or the inner ear. Otitis Externa

Otitis Media

Otitis Interna

How To Avoid Ear Infections With Hearing Aids 

Unclean hearing aids can lead to ear infections, but with a good cleaning, you can avoid worrying about your devices doing undue damage. Keep your hearing aids dry and away from excess moisture, and give them a wipe with a microfibre cloth after you take them out for the night.  

If you suspect that your devices are in need of repair, please feel free to come to us for a checkup of your devices; we’re happy to take a look at your hearing aids and see what we can do to help them get back to working order! For more information about hearing aid maintenance or to chat with a member of our team, please feel free to request a callback and we’ll get in touch with you as soon as we can. Alternatively, find your closest clinic and give us a call for a more immediate conversation in: Peterborough: (705) 749-0707
Marmora: (613) 472-6134