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I have been unable to tolerate the little ear mold initially created for my truly terrible hearing in my right ear. I have behind the ear aids. This is genetic hearing loss so my hearing is very different in each ear. Eventually I had to reject the ear mold and resort to a unit with a dome, very different from the typical dome in my left ear. Its still not the best but the smallest solution that is feasible. Keep trying to find a solution that you can tolerate.
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Custom ear molds can be created out of different materials. Some people have allergic reactions to them. Some ear molds are made of hard materials, others are soft and pliable. It takes a patient provider to experiment with this. I've always had to have new ear molds reconfigured, which has meant filing them down in the places where they irritate my ears. This is a very exact science and some providers don't have the skill it takes to do it right. Did your provider try a different mold for you?