{"id":1744,"date":"2023-06-15T15:59:51","date_gmt":"2023-06-15T22:59:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oregonent.com\/?p=1744"},"modified":"2024-07-11T16:10:36","modified_gmt":"2024-07-11T23:10:36","slug":"how-to-make-the-most-of-hearing-aids-on-windy-days","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oregonent.com\/how-to-make-the-most-of-hearing-aids-on-windy-days\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Make the Most of Hearing Aids On Windy Days"},"content":{"rendered":"

Wind noise can be a real pain for hearing aid users. The fact that popular models such as behind-the-ear and receiver-in-the-canal hearing aids are most susceptible to wind noise<\/a> means that it\u2019s essential for users to find helpful strategies to hear better on windy days.<\/p>\n

How Does Wind Affect Hearing Aids? \"Woman<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re walking around your neighborhood or taking a stroll through Bear Creek Park and a gust of wind hits your hearing aids, it creates turbulence as it passes by the microphone. This creates a loud, unpleasant noise that can be annoying and make it difficult to focus on other sounds around you.<\/p>\n

Can I Take Out My Hearing Aids When It\u2019s Windy?<\/h2>\n

You might think that the best solution to dealing with irritating wind noise is to remove your hearing aids when out and about on windy days. However, hearing aids help orient you to your surroundings and make communicating with those around you easier. Ideally, you want to wear them during all waking hours of the day unless you’re going to be in the water.<\/p>\n

Instead, there are several ways you can reduce the effect of wind noise while still wearing your hearing aids.<\/p>\n

Ways to Minimize Wind Noise<\/h2>\n

Consider one or several of the following to minimize annoying wind noise in your hearing aids:<\/p>\n