{"id":538,"date":"2018-12-14T12:24:48","date_gmt":"2018-12-14T20:24:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mthoodent.com\/?p=458"},"modified":"2019-07-25T09:39:51","modified_gmt":"2019-07-25T16:39:51","slug":"how-to-protect-your-hearing-aids-from-wintry-weather","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mthoodent.com\/how-to-protect-your-hearing-aids-from-wintry-weather\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Protect Your Hearing Aids from Wintry Weather"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

With the cold, rainy season upon us, those who wear hearing aids<\/strong> in Portland should take a few extra precautions to protect them from the ravages of winter. Granted, we don\u2019t get a lot of snow here in the Pacific Northwest, but any type of moisture \u2013 including the non-frozen variety \u2013 can cause damage to your aids.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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When Portland\u2019s notorious winter rains kick in, we take precautions to protect ourselves from the moisture and cold. Any true Portlander knows that does not include using an umbrella<\/em> \u2013 perish the thought! \u2013 but there are other ways we protect ourselves from the dampness and chill. You should take similar precautions to keep your hearing aids<\/a> safe from the weather, as well. While they are durable and well-built instruments that can withstand temperature swings pretty well, moisture is a different story. It can damage the internal circuitry of your equipment, to it\u2019s important to take steps to prevent that from happening.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

When you go outdoors in cold weather, your body will generate heat to protect itself. Coming back indoors causes condensation to form as a result of the sudden change in temperature. This type of moisture can cause problems with your hearing aids<\/a>, so it\u2019s important to follow the below steps to ensure you keep them protected when venturing outside during the winter months.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n