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Just got a new ear mold and I experiencing soreness in my hear. So sore, I
can't wear by behind the ear aids all day. Heading back to the audiologist,
just wondering if any has any problems with ear molds. Thanks!
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Yes, at least one other has had problems.
With fair and sensitive skin, I learned this the hard way, after an
unfortunate treatment of an infection caused by molds.
I documented this years ago. See:
https://groups.google.com/forum/#!searchin/alt.support.hearing-loss/r.e.d./alt.support.hearing-loss/77hkfra0Q6Q/ewKgfGww7BIJ
Today I do not use fitted ear molds but soft domes ("open fittings"). I use
the smallest available, and even those occasionally cause some itching. I
apply a tiny amount of salve every night to keep it at bay. Because I had
not had an infection in years, I tried omitting the salve.
Sure enough, after a week or so I had an infection that was cleared up after
a visit to a 24-hour clinic and a $190 antibiotic.
Soft domes aren't for more severe loss because the gain needed causes
unacceptable feedback. I am a marginal case.
I now use "receiver in the canal" aids (with open fittings) that largely
(though not always completely) eliminate feedback. Even with these
top-of-the-line aids, hearing in restaurants is still a significant issue.
Good luck.