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Circuitry in Hearing Aids The mechanisms of hearing aid devices are different. These types of mechanisms can be used in any of the different styles. Analog/Adjustable Hearing Aids The analog/adjustable hearing aids have the least expensive internal circuitry. Your audiologist will determine the volume and other specs that you will need in your hearing aid. Kind of like eyeglasses, your hearing aid is build to meet those specifications. Your audiologist can make adjustments. Analog/Programmable Hearing Aids The analog/programmable circuitry can be used in all types of hearing aids, and accommodates more than one setting. Your audiologist will determine the volume and other specs ...
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Do I Have a Hearing Problem? If you suspect that you are suffering hearing loss, your should see your physician, who may refer you to a hearing specialist. Generally, if you are dealing with hearing types of problems, you will see one or both of the following types of specialists: An Otolaryngologist: This is a physician/surgeon who specializes in diseases of the ears, nose, throat, and head and neck. An Audiologist: This is a health care professional who is trained to evaluate hearing loss and related disorders, including balance disorders and tinnitus, and to rehabilitate individuals with hearing loss and related ...
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Hearing Aid Styles A hearing aid electronic device that amplifies the sound that comes to the ear. A hearing aid usually consists of a microphone, amplifier, and receiver. The sound is received through the microphone, which then converts the sound waves into electrical signals. The amplifier then increases the loudness of those signals and sends the sound to the ear through a speaker. Hearing aids are battery-operated and are affixed to the ear in four general ways, depending on the age of the patient and the severity of hearing lost. ITE Hearing Aids ITE hearing aids -- or "In The Ear" hearing ...
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Hearing Aid Regulations and Trials In the United States, hearing aids are monitored by two regulatory agencies. The FTC, or Federal Trade Commission, regulates the business practices of hearing aid dispensers and vendors. The FTC investigates misleading advertising practices or false information. The FDA, or Food and Drug Administration, regulates the manufacture and sale of hearing aids. The states also have regulations that govern the advertising, manufacture and sale of hearing aids. To find out your state's regulations, search for your state attorney general's website for contact information. Hearing Aid Trials and Refunds Many states either recommend or require that consumers ...
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Hearing Loss Treatments There are surgical procedures that can be performed to repair conductive hearing loss (i.e., hearing loss caused by a defect in the outer or middle ear). Operations to replace the stirrup bone or all three tiny bones with tissue or synthetic material can be performed to repair a punctured eardrum. Sometimes a surgical procedure will be employed to clear a chronically infected middle ear. Hearing aids are often helpful in restoring hearing. Note that hearing aids should be purchased only after testing by a specialist. An audiologist can suggest the most appropriate type of hearing aid that will ...
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Practical Signs of Conductive or Sensorineural Hearing Loss People who have conductive hearing loss generally need a louder volume to hear all types of sounds, regardless of their pitch or type. People who have a hard time hearing certain sounds, such as high pitched sounds or low pitched sounds, may have sensorineural hearing problems -- or defects in the inner ear. Sometimes the person having sensorineural hearing problems can hear the high or low pitched sounds, but they may be distorted. If a person can hear sounds but cannot recognize them or interpret them, or understand words, there may be damage to ...
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Tips to Prevent Hearing Loss While hearing loss may be part of the aging process, it is said that it is easier to prevent hearing loss than to cure it. Here are some tips. Antibiotics and Middle Ear Infections Particularly in children, middle ear infections are a major source of conductive hearing loss problems. A visit to the family doctor, who can prescribe antibiotics for middle ear infections, is a practical way to avoid these types of hearing loss problems. Allergy treatments may also help prevent or reduce the risk of conductive hearing loss. Helpful Resource ... Find personal sound amplifiers, ear plugs, ...
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POLICIES; TERMS OF USE; CONDITIONS The The Hearing-Aide-Directory web site (the “Site”) is an online information service provided by Organic Promotions (”Site Owner”), and subject to your compliance with the terms and conditions set forth below. For ease of reference, “the Site” may include the Site and the Site Owner, its succesors, representative and assigns. MPORTANT DISCLAIMER - PLEASE READ The information provided on this site is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or doctor or any information contained on or in any product label or packaging. You must consult with a licensed doctor or physician to determine whether you have hearing difficulties and require ...
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Hearing aids, batteries and accessories; other products for the hearing impaired, including sonic alarm clocks, special telephones and more.
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Purchasing a Hearing Aid When you buy a hearing aid, you should have a contract or purchase agreement that covers all terms of the transaction, including a clear explanation of all verbal promises. Review your purchase agreement for the following and ask your supplier for clarification if the terms are not clear: Is your hearing aid covered by a warranty, and if so, is the warranty honored by the manufacturer or the disperser? Sometimes a manufacturer may not honor its warranty if the hearing aid is not purchased by a seller that has been authorized by the manufacturer. What services—if any—will ...
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Testing Babies for Hearing Problems Periodic hearing tests are recommended for people of all ages, but hearing tests are particularly important for babies. Many times, parents do not realize that there may be a problem with their infant's hearing until the child is unable to learn to talk. Premature babies, or babies who were born ill or whose mothers had viral infections such as rubella during pregnancy have a special need for hearing testing. If the hearing defect is something that the child has been born with, a professional can help the chid early by fitting the youngster with hearing aids. Children ...
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A Look At Hearing Problems Due to effects of aging, disease, heredity and noise, hearing problems may be more prevalent than you think. According to the National Institute of Health, approximately 28 million Americans have hearing difficulties; yet, only one out of five people who would benefit from wearing a hearing aid actually use one. Hearing loss has two medical categories. Conductive Hearing Loss Can Be Surgically Corrected The first is "conductive hearing loss," which refers to a hearing loss that involves the outer and middle ear. Causes of conductive hearing loss include: Wax blockage Ear infections Genetic causes Birth defects Surgery can often correct ...
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