Choosing the hearing aid that’s right for you or your loved one can be overwhelming, especially with the variety of hearing aid options available. The next few paragraphs will describe more about one particularly popular type of hearing aid: open fit hearing aids. Open fit hearing aids share many similarities with behind-the-ear devices. This type […]
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Unfortunately, hearing loss isn’t unheard of among young kids, but with the proper type of hearing aid most children can greatly improve their hearing and speaking ability. If you are in the process of trying to select a hearing aid for your boy or girl, the sheer number of functions, sizes and styles available can […]
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A person who is suffering from conductive hearing loss has difficulty hearing caused by a problem with their ear’s ability to conduct sound waves. A malformation or congenital absence can cause this type of hearing loss or it may be caused by a blockage in the ear canal. Total hearing restoration may be possible with […]
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When it’s time to select a new hearing aid, you’ll find that there are many styles and types to choose from. Among the most common styles is the behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aid, which like any other device has a variety of pros and cons. Continue reading for details that will help you decide if a […]
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Many new types of hearing aids include Bluetooth technology; perhaps your aid already is. Although Bluetooth was originally developed for use with mobile phones, its applications have expanded to include computers, televisions and home phones. Digital hearing aids equipped with Bluetooth provide new ways to use and control these products, which makes them more convenient […]
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Well done! In an effort to hear your favorite TV programs without irritating family members, you recently got a hearing loop. Although it may have seemed like a challenge to find the right system from all the fantastic options available, it should be easier for you to set up your hearing loop once you get […]
26 million Americans — including men, women and kids — suffer from noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL), according to the (NIH). NIHL may be temporary or permanent, caused by exposure to dangerous sound levels above 85 decibels (dB). The kinds of sounds that may cause NIHL cover anything from everyday city traffic at approximately 85 decibels […]
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Do you have a loved one that needs a hearing aid (or at least a hearing test) but is resistant to your suggestions? It is very common for people to resist seeking help for hearing loss, but chatting with them about the causes, effects and prevalence of hearing problems can help. Below are some facts […]
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Hearing problems are grouped in a number of ways. The exact section of the auditory system affected is what determines the categorization. The hearing loss may be sensorineural, conductive, central, functional or mixed. The starting point in designing a treatment plan is to accurately diagnose the kind of hearing impairment. Sensorineural hearing loss Sensorineural hearing […]
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What most people call ear wax develops because our ear canals are covered with hair follicles and glands that generate an oily wax called cerumen. The purpose of this wax is to line the inner surface of the ear canal and defend it by collecting bacteria, dust and dirt, and miroorganisms. Ear wax also helps […]