Do my patients need to remove their cochlear implant sound processors when they go through security checks at airports?

Have patients with hearing loss who are traveling this holiday season? The Transportation Security Administration has issued some guidelines to help navigate through the new screening process, but some guidelines in regards to some hearing aids may be misleading.

Travel tip 👉 Do I need to remove my sound processor when walking through airport security? Metal detectors and security scanners will not damage the...

Wearing Hearing Aids Through Airport Security (TSA). Dr. Cliff Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Anthem Arizona, checks to see if hearing aids can go through TSA Airport Security.

Many of us are starting to travel again but if it’s been a while since your last trip, it’s easy to forget the routines at the airport. With these quick tips, you don’t need to worry about getting through airport security with your cochlear implant or bone conduction solution.   Check the rules about batteries Airlines are becoming increasingly strict about carrying lithium ion battery cells on passenger planes. Contact your airline before you travel to check their policy and if you can take them in carry-on or checked luggage.   If possible and suitable for your processor, we suggest you

Seek the World - Deaf Adventure Travel and Photography Blog featuring a Deaf traveler who loves to take up challenges and explore the world.

I travel a lot, and I know all the problems — big and small — that can occur when you need to bring myriad devices to help you hear. From annoyances like forgetting to pack backup batteries …

Travel tips when living with hearing loss from an experienced traveler.