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Hearing Aids Contributed by Amanda Tonkin, associate editor for Healthy Hearing Hearing aids are miniature electronic devices that sit in or on the ear and selectively amplify and process sounds. All hearing aids contain one or more microphones to pick up sound, a processor that amplifies and processes sound, a receiver or speaker that sends the signal into your ear and a battery for a power source. When thinking about purchasing hearing aids, there are numerous factors to consider during your visit with a hearing healthcare professional. What type and style do you need? How does it fit? How much does it cost? Are there options for payment help? How do others review this hearing aid and how does it compare to others? Are they easy to clean? Are they easy to repair? What accessories are needed? Types and styles of hearing aids While hearing aids can be split into two broad categories ??? in-the-ear styles (ITE) and behind-the-ear styles (BTE) ??? there are several types available w
orn in different locations in or behind the ear, allowing the wearer to find the most comfortable and beneficial fit. The following hearing aid types are considered in-the-ear styles and vary from completely invisible and in the canal to on the outer edge of the ear bowl: Invisible in the canal (IIC): IIC styles are the tiniest hearing aids made. They fit very deeply in the ear canal and are typically fit for mild or moderate hearing losses and offer high cosmetic appeal as they???re nearly invisible when worn. In the canal (ITC): ITC hearing aids sit in the lower portion of the outer ear bowl, making them comfortable and easy to use. Because they???re slightly larger than IIC and CIC styles, they have a longer battery life and can fit a wider range of hearing losses. Low profile: Low profile instruments range from half shell designs that fill half the bowl of the outer ear to designs that fill almost the entire outer ear bowl. The size of a low profile style makes it desirable for
people with dexterity issues because it is easier to handle than the smaller sizes. How to insert an in-the-canal hearing device. If an in-the-ear hearing device isn???t suitable or desired by a patient, there also are numerous behind-the-ear styles available, including: Mini BTE with slim tube and tip: Mini BTE styles are designed to hide behind the outer ear and have ultra-thin tubing to discreetly route sound into the ear. This style is so popular that more occluding ear tips have become available in order to accommodate a greater degree of hearing loss with the mini BTE. Receiver in the ear (RITE): RITE hearing aid styles are mini BTEs that have the speaker built into the ear tip instead of the main body of the hearing aid. This allows the speaker of the hearing aid to rest in the ear canal, but the microphone and processor sit in a tiny case behind the ear. BTE with earmold: BTE styles that come with earmolds can fit any type of hearing loss, from mild to profound. Their longer
shape follows the contour behind the outer ear and can generally house more features, controls and power than any other style of hearing aid. Hearing aid technology Hearing aids today are sleek and high-tech. There are a variety of options available in regards to hearing aid technology. Because hearing aids today are digital and programmable, the amplification can be fine-tuned and tailored for each wearer. Basic hearing aids usually require some manual adjustments depending on the type and degree of loss experienced by a person. Basic hearing aids allow for some customization, but are limited in the amount of adjustments to fit unusual patterns of hearing loss. Advanced hearing aids offer several different levels of technology. As the level of technology increases, hearing devices are more automatic, equipped with more features and allow for a more-personal experience. The hearing aids produced today utilize wireless technology. This allows two hearing aids to operate together a
s one complete system, instead of acting as two independent devices. Additionally, wireless technology gives hearing aid users a greater ability to customize their experience and program their device. Wireless hearing aids are often capable of wirelessly communicating with external devices as well, such as Bluetooth technology. Bluetooth enables hearing aid wearers to connect personal electronic devices and stream signals directly to the hearing aid. Wireless hearing aids can use compatible assistive listening devices, often called streamers, to provide a communication link between the wireless technology in the hearing aids and any Bluetooth-enabled device. Hearing aid fitting
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