Many people suffer from hearing loss, and in this type of situation, wearing a hearing aid may be necessary. Modern hearing aids are very sophisticated and can drastically improve a person's ability to hear if they are experiencing hearing loss. If you are experiencing hearing loss, you will need to see an audiologist for a complete hearing screening. Your audiologist will then assist you in getting the right hearing aid.

It is not uncommon for it to take a little bit of time to get used to wearing a hearing aid. However, sometimes a hearing aid may not fit properly and adjustments need to be made. Some common signs that the fit of your new hearing aid may need to be adjusted include:

Ongoing Whistling Sound While Wearing Your Hearing Aid

In order for a hearing aid to function properly, the earmold has to fit tightly in the ear. If the earmold is too small, it will fit loosely. When this happens the sound waves being amplified through the hearing aid's microphone will escape, which can cause an annoying whistling sound. You do not have to live with a hearing aid that is producing whistling sounds — make an appointment with your audiologist. They will be able to make adjustments to the size of the earmold to help ensure that it fits snuggly in your ear like it is supposed to.

Pain and Discomfort

When you get your first hearing aid, it is not uncommon for it to feel weird to have something in your ear all day. But, most people get used to wearing a hearing aid within a few days. It is important to note that wearing a hearing aid should not cause discomfort or pain. If you experience discomfort or pain when wearing your hearing aid, it means that it does not fit properly. Having the size of your hearing aid adjusted by your audiologist should solve the issue.

Difficulty Hearing

The whole goal of wearing a hearing aid is to improve your hearing. Thus, it can be frustrating to get a new hearing aid and not see a big improvement in how well you are able to hear. If this happens to you, the difficulty may be due to the fact that your hearing aid does not have a precise fit. A hearing aid has to fit perfectly in order to provide the best results, so a hearing aid that is too big or too small may not work correctly. 

For more information about hearing aids, reach out to a local audiologist.