{"id":1365,"date":"2023-04-14T17:35:38","date_gmt":"2023-04-14T22:35:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/austinauditoryspecialists.com\/?p=1365"},"modified":"2023-04-14T17:35:40","modified_gmt":"2023-04-14T22:35:40","slug":"tips-for-navigating-airports-with-hearing-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/austinauditoryspecialists.com\/tips-for-navigating-airports-with-hearing-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips For Navigating Airports With Hearing Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Air travel can always be a bit stressful, but that\u2019s especially true if you have<a href=\"https:\/\/austinauditoryspecialists.com\/about-hearing-loss\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> hearing loss.<\/a> Let\u2019s go over a few tips that can help make your trip easier and more enjoyable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get Treated For Your Hearing Loss Before You Travel <\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/austinauditoryspecialists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/pexels-daria-shevtsova-3597111-1280x853.jpg\" alt=\"Woman sitting on her luggage as she waits in the airport.\" class=\"wp-image-1368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/austinauditoryspecialists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/pexels-daria-shevtsova-3597111-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/austinauditoryspecialists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/pexels-daria-shevtsova-3597111-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/austinauditoryspecialists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/pexels-daria-shevtsova-3597111-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/austinauditoryspecialists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/pexels-daria-shevtsova-3597111-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve been hesitant to get a hearing test, use your next trip as motivation! The number one thing you can do to make navigating airports easier is to treat your hearing loss. The most common form of treatment for hearing loss is hearing aids. They are an effective and essential tool that makes it easier to listen in any environment, which is why <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/nchs\/products\/databriefs\/db414.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">7.1% of people aged 45 and over use a hearing aid<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Checklist for Before Your Flight<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several things you can do before even arriving at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to help make travel easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Remember to bring your <a href=\"https:\/\/austinauditoryspecialists.com\/audiologist\/benefits-of-hearing-aids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hearing aids<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure you have extra batteries or your charger if you use rechargeable hearing aids<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bring a safe place to store them, such as their case or a drying box<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pack any hearing aid cleaning tools like a soft dry cloth or bristled brush<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make an appointment with your hearing specialist before the flight to check if your device needs any adjustments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When Going Through Security<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Going through security can be one of the more stressful aspects of flying. Thankfully, it\u2019s not necessary for you to remove your hearing aids when you go through security. In fact, it\u2019s best to keep them in as it makes it easier to hear any instructions from TSA agents. It may also be a good idea to give an agent a heads up that you use hearing aids and that you have hearing loss before you go through so that they are aware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use Hearing Loop Systems in Airports<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Airports are loud, busy environments and even with hearing aids, it may be hard to hear important announcements. Thankfully, many airports use hearing loop systems. If your hearing aid is equipped with telecoil, you can turn it on to connect with the loop system and have important announcements like gate changes or flight delays streamed directly from the PA system into your hearing aids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Speak With an Attendant About Your Hearing Loss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you reach your gate, speak with an attendant to let them know about your hearing loss. You can request that they notify you when it\u2019s your time to board in case you don\u2019t hear the announcement. They may even let you board early for your convenience. It\u2019s equally helpful to let flight attendants know about your hearing loss as well when you board your flight, especially if you\u2019re traveling alone so that they can fill you in on any safety announcements or a change in expected arrival time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information or to schedule an appointment with a hearing specialist, contact <span class=\"company-name \">Austin Auditory Specialists<\/span> today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ul class=\"related-posts\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/austinauditoryspecialists.com\/how-to-communicate-effectively-with-family-members-who-have-hearing-loss\/\" class=\"related-post\">How to Communicate Effectively With Family Members Who Have Hearing Loss<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/austinauditoryspecialists.com\/yard-care-and-hearing-protection-what-to-know\/\" class=\"related-post\">Yard Care and Hearing Protection: What to Know<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/austinauditoryspecialists.com\/what-am-i-missing-with-hearing-loss\/\" class=\"related-post\">What Am I Missing With Hearing Loss?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Air travel can always be a bit stressful, but that\u2019s especially true if you have hearing loss. 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