5 Easy Steps to Remove Wax Guard Stuck in Hearing Aid

Dec 9, 2021

Key Takeaways

check_circle_outline   If a wax guard gets stuck in your hearing aid, it can really mess with your ability to hear well with your hearing aids.
check_circle_outline   If the wax guard gets stuck, remove it using a special wax guard remover application stick - which is usually available from the hearing aid manufacturer.
check_circle_outline   Reasons behind cookie-bite hearing loss are genetic predisposition, acoustic neuroma (a benign tumor), and environmental factors, like ototoxic medications.
check_circle_outline   There’s no treatment to cure cookie-bite hearing loss but it can be managed well with hearing aids.

5 Steps to Remove the Wax Guard Stuck in Hearing Aid

You will be able to find the application stick easily as most wax guards come with one. Use both ends of the application stick - one end to remove the stuck wax guard and the other end to insert the new one.
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Insert the empty end of the application stick into the wax guard.

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Make sure to push the stick directly into it. You don’t have to twist the application stick, it will stick to the wax guard by itself.

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Pull the stick outwards to pull out the old, stuck wax guard.

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Use the exact opposite end of the stick to insert a new, clean wax guard firmly into your hearing aids.

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Finally, pull out the application stick and discard the old wax guard.

Nano Hearing Aids are FDA-registered, Class I devices. These OTC hearing aids are designed for individuals over 18 years of age with perceived mild to moderate hearing impairment. Nano won the Top ENT Solution Provider 2023, has 24/7 customer care, and has an affordable price compared to others.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Can hearing aid wax guards be cleaned?
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Hearing aid wax guards can’t be cleaned completely, so it’s better to replace them with a new one.

Can you use hearing aids without wax guards?
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You can use hearing aids without wax guards - but it’s better to use wax guards as they will provide your hearing aids’ level of protection from ear wax and other debris. The lifespan of your hearing aids will increase if you always use wax guards.
How is ear wax problematic for hearing aids?
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While using hearing aids, they will normally come in contact with ear wax. But if too much ear wax gets wedged into the hearing aids, it can distort the sounds of the hearing aids, and even cause them to malfunction.

Are all hearing aid wax guards the same?
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What are Nano Hearing Aids?
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