The Earmold.

Tips for the hearing instrument user.
The function of the earmold.

The custom earmold couples your hearing instrument to your ear. It's purpose is to:

  • Channel sound from the hearing instrument, through the ear cannal, to the ear drum.

      • ....Physical comfort

      Custom made for your ear, the earmold should fit so perfectly that, after an initial adjustment period, you should'nt feel that you are wearing it.

      ....Sound control

      A well-fitted custom earmold directs sound from your hearing instrument to your ear without feedback. (a whistling noise) This allows you to hear more comfortably the sounds and voices you want to hear.

      ....Enhancement of sound quality

      Your hearing healthcare pricessional can modify your custom earmold in ways that:

      • Contribute to the overall acustic performance of your hearing instrument in the low and high frewuencies to enhance your hearind ability.
      • Contrubute to your comfort by relieving and equalizing preasure in the ear canal.

      How to wear and use your custom earmold.

      You can achieve optimal performance and comfort only when the earmold is correctly in place. For the best results, follow this step-by-step procedure:

      1.The hearing instrument should be turned off, or the volume set to minimum.

      2.Using the hand on the same side as you wear your hearing instrument (right hand for right ear; left hand for left ear), grasp the earmold between the thumb and index finger.

      3.Raise your hand to your ear, making sure the canal portion of the earmold is facing your ear. Tilt your hand slighrly forward.

      4.Place the canal portion of the earmold inside your ear canal. If it is difficult to get it into place: stretch your ear by pulling it gently backwards and upwards with your other hand. You can also apply a very thin coating of earmod lubricant on the canal portion of the earmold, taking care not to block the opening(s).

5. Now that the canal portion is in place, twist the earmold backwards so that ir firs into the concha, and the helix portion is under the fold.

6.Now position the instrument behind the ear, being careful not to twist the tubing.

7.Check the placement of the earmold by tracing the contour of the ear with your finger. Make sure it all fits where it belongs.

8.You are now ready for listening:

  • Turn the hearing instrument on and adjust the volume.

9.When you want to remove your hearing instrument:

  • Turn the instrument off or reduce the volume.
  • Grasp the earmold.
  • Pull outwards, gently but firmly.

NOTE: Practice makes perfect in handling and using earmolds. Be patient. What seems awkward today will be second nature in short time. The more you wear your hearing instrument(s), the sooner everything will fit into place.

Caring for your earmold-maintenance and hygiene
Clean the earmold daily.
About once a week the earmold should be washed.

You can use mild soap and water, or there are many commercial preparations on the market; ask your hearing healthcare professional for a recommendation.