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Posted By Malcolm Chambers
After a misspent youth standing next to overloud groups at concerts I am now suffering the consequences of impaired hearing in my left ear and will be getting an 'in the ear' hearing aid at the end of next month.
Although I work in an office, I need to visit the workshop, in which hearing protection is mandatory, on a regular basis throughout the day. My question is, does anyone out there have the same problem, and if so, what type of hearing protection is best for use with a hearing aid?
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Posted By Jim Walker
I switch off my aid and wear the hearing protection for no other reason other than setting a good example.
I find I can manage fine in noisy environments - better than those with good hearing, in many instances.
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Posted By Diane Thomason
Agree with Jim, switch off and use the usual hearing protection for the area to protect your residual hearing; with an in-the-ear aid the pads should still cover the ear plus aid OK.
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Posted By Linda Westrupp
Agree with the others, I switch both of mine off and lip read. Only problem is when you visit somewhere where they use in-ear hearing protection instead of 'muffs' in which case carry your own.
Not sure how the new digital aids behave (am on waiting list - approx. 5 years til I get mine changed) but if using the old type they whistle if you forget to switch off before covering!
You will probably find, that like many of us, you switch them off if you want to concentrate or when driving if you have the window open.
Good luck
Linda
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Posted By Diane Thomason
Linda, I have digital and they whistle just the same if you cover them.
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Posted By Linda Westrupp
Dianne
Oh, How disappointing
Linda
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