Although almost all hearing aids have an IP68 water resistance rating, which provides some protection against water, it is still necessary to remove your hearing aids before showering or swimming to avoid damage to the internal components.
Here are other situations where you should not wear hearing aids:
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MRI Scans: Always remove your hearing aids before undergoing an MRI scan and leave them outside the examination room. Otherwise, the magnetic force can erase the device’s memory and damage its internal components.
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Heavy Exercise or Sports: Hearing aids may become unstable or fall out easily during intense physical activities. If you frequently engage in strenuous exercise, consider using protective straps or additional measures to secure your hearing aids for safety and comfort.
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Noisy Environments: In very noisy places, such as construction sites, it’s recommended not to wear hearing aids unless necessary for communication. Instead, use noise-cancelling ear protection. If communication is required, arrange specific gestures or protocols with your colleagues, or limit hearing aid use time to reduce ear damage from excessive noise.
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Dusty or Polluted Environments: Small parts of hearing aids are sensitive to dust. In environments with excessive dust or pollution, these particles can accumulate inside the hearing aids and affect their proper functioning.