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The hearing aid whistles
The hearing aid is not correctly placed in the ear
canal.
Take.the.hearing.aid.out.and.reinsert.it ..It.is.im-
portant.that.the.hearing.aid.fits.snugly.in.the.ear.
canal.without.pressing.uncomfortably.anywhere ..
Your ear canal is blocked by earwax.
Contact.your.ENT.doctor/physician.to.have.your.
ear.canal.cleaned .
The hearing aid shell fit may be too loose.
Contact. your. hearing. healthcare. professional. to.
have.the.physical.fit.of.the.hearing.aid.evaluated .
The hearing aid is uncomfortable to wear
Your outer ear or ear canal is sore.
For. first-time. users. it. is. important. not. to. wear.
the.hearing.aid.for.too.long.at.the.beginning ..The.
skin.in.the.ear.canal.is.very.thin.and.may.swell.a.
little. because. of. the. pressure. from. the. hearing.
aid ..Take.2-3.weeks.to.get.used.to.the.hearing.aid ..
If. the. soreness. continues,. please. contact. your.
hearing. healthcare. professional. for. further. ad-
vice .
The hearing aid shell has a poor physical fit and
this can be the reason for irritation in the ear
canal.
Contact. your. hearing. healthcare. professional. to.
have.the.physical.fit.of.the.hearing.aid.evaluat-
ed .