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Remember that hearing aids are merely assistive devices and will not restore perfect hearing or eliminate background noise. For example, you may find you can hear ticking clocks or the hum of machinery, which might initially be irksome. Bear in mind that those with perfect hearing can also pick up annoying sounds!

At first, your own voice may sound too loud. This is known as the occlusion effect and is something most users become accustomed to in time. Another potential problem is feedback, when your hearing aid emits a whistling sound. This can be caused by an ill-fitting device or by the build-up of earwax or fluid.

If you encounter problems you cannot rectify, consult your hearing aid audiologist.