Quality and Comfort Hearing Aids – Sonic India
If you find yourself hard
of hearing, do not fear. People who are suffer from some type of hearing loss.
Hearing aids are now better than ever but choosing one can be a little
overwhelming the hearing loss impairment.
Style
Hearing aids come in
various styles. The type and degree of hearing loss determine the style that
works best for you. Consult with an audiologist who can advise on a suitable
style for your hearing loss.
Styles of Hearing Aids:-
CIC - Completely in the ear canal hearing aid fits deep into the ear canal and
is not visible. These are super-small devices. One drawback is that the tiny
size prohibits many features.
ITC - In the aid fits partially into the ear canal although not as deep as
the CIC style.
ITE - In the aid fits into the outer edge of the ear. While this style may be
more visible it is also easier to handle and insert.
BTE - Behind the ear Hearing aids attaches to
the outer ear and rests on the back of the ear. It is making a revival
partially because of its similar shape to cell phone headsets and the style lends
itself to improved hearing.
Open aid is similar to BTE
hearing aid but smaller. It uses a small tube to send sound into the ear canal.
Basic features
All hearing aids have the
same basic features. A microphone is used to pick up the sounds for
amplification. The amplifier increases the volume of the sounds. A speaker is
used to provide sounds into the ear canal to be heard. All of them run on
battery power. The frequency with which the battery needs to be changed will
depend on the number of features, the size and amount of use.
Digital or Analog
Analog used to be the
standard Hearing Aids and the first type
that was available. As technology advanced digital hearing aids were born.
These started out being quite expensive. Today, however, the prices have become
quite affordable making the analog styles all but obsolete.
Accessories
A remote control is handy
to easily control volume and make other adjustments. Directional microphones
help to pick up sounds that come from various directions. Adapters enable your
hearing aid to be used with your telephone and cell phone.
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