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Mask use has become second nature to us over the past 18 months, but their presence on our faces hasn't been smooth sailing for everyone.

Hearing professionals are seeing a rise in hearing aids being lost as a result of mask wearing, which has led to a rise in insurance claims.

Hearing New Zealand president Lisa Seerup says her clinic is seeing three to four insurance claims a week, and one week had two dozen.

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