Getting used to wearing hearing aids
The sound of your own voice
Often, the first thing you might notice with new hearing aids is the difference in the sound or loudness of your own voice. This can be rather distracting at first.
You will gradually get used to the 'new' sound of both your own voice and other voices. However, if you still find the sound distracting after a week or so, your hearing care professional can help you adjust the device.
Sound blockage or 'Occlusion'
The sensation of having something in your ear which blocks the sound is referred to as 'occlusion-effect'. Even though most Oticon hearing aids and earmolds have a built-in vent or small tunnel that combats occlusion, it often takes a few days to adjust to this feeling.
If the feeling of occlusion doesn’t disappear after a few days, you should discuss the situation with your Hearing Care Professional, he or she can adjust the programming or physical fit of your hearing aids to relieve the occlusion.
Feedback
Most hearing devices may in some situations make a high-pitched whistling tone, known as feedback.
Feedback can happen when you turn on your devices while inserting them into your ears; when slipping clothing on or off over your head; when wearing a wide-brimmed hat; when laying your head on a pillow; when hugging another person; or when you put your hand close to your ear. This is all perfectly normal.
But if feedback occurs after your hearing aids are placed correctly in your ears, as a result of head movement or normal chewing, this should be considered unacceptable and can typically be corrected by your Hearing Care Professional.