Are Your Hearing Aids Making Your

Ears Itch?

Itching ears can drive hearing aid wearers crazy!

Most likely caused by a form of dermatitis that develops from bacteria or allergens

deposited on the aid, dealing with the itch by

using a Q-Tip to scratch it can make the situation

worse.

The best way to avoid itching ears is to address the

cause of the itching.

Clean your hearing aids thoroughly every day.

There are many FDA approved antimicrobial cleaning wipes available

that have designed for this purpose.

Make sure your ear canals are completely dry before

inserting your hearing instrument.

Don’t insert them immediately after

showering or swimming. Dry your ears thoroughly.

Practice good hand hygiene.

Use an antibacterial hand cleaner every time you

handle your hearing instruments.

If you DO develop “itchy ears,” don’t use a

Q-Tip to relieve the itch. Too much

scratching can only irritate the ear canal and make the itching

worse.

A few drops of olive oil every day or two may

help keep the ear from getting too dry and also protect it from water.

With minor adjustments, your

hearing aids could fit better and your symptoms could

disappear.