If you are hearing impaired and rely on the use of one or more hearing aids, then you may occasionally experience some issues. The truth is that when you are wearing a hearing aid that fits you properly and caring for it well to keep it free from damage, hearing aid problems are typically avoidable. 

Read on to learn about two common hearing aid problems and their solutions. 

1. They Fall Out Frequently 

One unfortunate, common problem is when hearing aid that tends to fall out of the wearer's ear occasionally or even frequently. Your hearing aids should stay inside of the ear without the need for special devices when it properly fits the wearer's ear canal. 

To ensure your hearing aid stays inside of your ear where it belongs, avoid aids made with one-size-fits-all foam or silicone inserts. Instead, opt for a custom-fit hearing aid with an insert that is custom-molded to fit your ear canals. These inserts are created by first taking a silicone impression of your ear canal or measuring it with a laser scanner, and then creating a hearing aid insert that fits these specifications precisely.

If you are currently wearing a custom-fit hearing aid and still having this problem, then it may be time for a refitting session. Your ear canal size and shape can change over time due to wear, weight loss, and the general aging process. Experts recommend having a hearing aid refitting session at least every five years.

2. You Get a Lot of Feedback

While hearing aid feedback sounds can vary, they are often heard as high-pitched whistling sounds. While older styles often produced feedback that patients simply had to live with, today's modern hearing aids are equipped with digital processors designed to eliminate this problem. 

For this reason, if you're hearing feedback noises, then there are many steps you can take to help eliminate it. First, ensure your ear canals are relatively wax-free because the presence of excess ear wax can lead to hearing aid feedback. 

If ear wax is not a problem, then your hearing aid itself likely has a problem. An ill-fitting hearing aid can create feedback when the bad fit causes the sound produced by the speaker to be heard by the microphone. Another common cause of hearing aid feedback is the presence of one or more faulty device electrical circuits. 

Visit a hearing aid expert to determine whether a bad fit or faulty circuit is causing the feedback, then replace or repair the device, if necessary to eliminate this annoying noise. 

Today's hearing aids are designed with comfort and efficiency in mind. Visit a hearing aid service that can help you determine the cause of this problem and help you solve it.