If you constantly find yourself reaching up to adjust a loose hearing device, you are not alone. Many Australians living with hearing loss feel frustrated when a device slips, pops, or shifts throughout the day. When my hearing aids keep falling out, it can ruin an active afternoon or leave me worried about losing an expensive medical device.
Achieving a secure fit is essential for comfort and optimal sound quality. Understanding why your hearing aids keep falling out is the first step toward enjoying crisp, clear audio without constant adjustments.
1. Incorrect Dome or Ear Tip Size
Whether you wear behind-the-ear hearing aids (BTE) or receiver-in-canal (RIC) devices, the soft silicone dome or ear tips you insert into your ear canal play a major role in retention. If the dome is too small, the device slips out easily; if it is too large, natural pressure pushes the speaker unit back toward the outer ear lobe.
Swapping out sizes or shapes, or transitioning to a custom earmold tailored to your anatomy, can instantly restore stability.
2. Excessive Earwax Buildup
Your ears naturally produce cerumen to protect your internal pathways, but excessive earwax or sudden wax buildup acts like a lubricant. A heavy layer of earwax buildup prevents silicone tips from gripping the walls of your ear canal, forcing the receiver outward. Keeping your ears clear, and replacing tiny wax guards regularly, helps keep your device anchored well away from the sensitive eardrum.
3. Natural Jaw Movement
Did you know that talking, chewing, or yawning changes the shape of your ear canal? Everyday jaw movement works like a gentle conveyor belt, slowly pushing non-custom ear devices outward. If you notice your device slipping out primarily during meals or conversations, your fitting may need a slight adjustment.
4. An Active Lifestyle and Sweat
Exercise and outdoor activity add movement and moisture. Sweat creates slick conditions inside the ear, causing even standard OTC hearing aids to lose traction.
If you love staying active, consider these helpful additions:
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Sports locks: Flexible plastic retention strands that anchor inside the bowl of your outer ear.
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Sweatband or headband: Keeps sweat away from delicate micro-components while gently pressing over-the-ear units against your head.
How to Get a Secure Fit
Finding the right device starts with matching the proper style to your lifestyle and degree of impairment. At MedeScan, we offer high-performance solutions designed for reliable everyday wear:
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Discreet In-Ear Models: For a sleek, low-profile fit, explore the MedeScan ITE Hearing Aid. Sitting snugly inside the ear, it provides a subtle, ergonomic profile that won't interfere with face masks or glasses.
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Versatile Over-the-Ear Models: If you require powerful amplification, our MedeScan BTE Hearing Aid offers maximum durability and clear digital processing.
Working with a Hearing Care Professional
If changing silicone tips does not solve the issue, consult a qualified audiologist or hearing care professional. They can evaluate your latest audiogram, re-examine your ear anatomy, and conduct a professional hearing aid fitting to modify tube lengths or customise ear shells.
Stop struggling with loose devices. Explore MedeScan's full range of accessible solutions today and enjoy reliable, crystal-clear sound designed for your daily life!
This blog is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always read the label and follow the directions for use, and speak with a healthcare professional if you have any health concerns.
