Hearing aids- The complete solution to hearing loss

Aug. 11, 2010 - PRLog -- Hearing aids are devices used to enhance hearing ability. It is used by the people who suffer hearing loss caused by the damage to the hair cells in the ear. A hearing aid magnifies sound vibrations that enter the ear; the undamaged hair cells in the ear convert the larger vibrations into neural signals which is then passed to the brain.

Hearing loss can also be caused due to several reasons like continuously being exposed to rash & loud noise, excessive use of gadgets like mobile phones, Ipods or loud music, ailments, old age, or any form of noise pollution.

Loss of sense of hearing can put a person in depression which can further lead to complications; however, the use of digital hearing aids can completely transform the life of person suffering from hearing impairment.

With the technological development in the field of medical science, it has now become a lot easier to deal with hearing impairment, compared to the way it was in the past. Digital hearing aids have proved to be the ideal solution for those facing severe hearing problems.  

Hearing aids are available at affordable prices and enable a person to hear once again. Hearing aids are differentiated on the basis of its size and placement. In the present day, almost every person experiences hearing loss to an extent; which could be severe in case not detected in time. It is advisable to consult an audiologist in case one feels the hearing ability fading away. Nowadays many audiologists provide free hearing tests and consultation.  

There are various kinds of Digital hearing aids available in the market nowadays. These are categorised primarily on the basis of size, power and circuitry; like ‘Body Worn Aids, ‘Behind the Ear Aids’ (BTE), ‘In the Ear Aids’ (ITE), ‘In the Canal (ITC), Invisible in canal’ hearing aids (IIC), or ‘Extended wear Digital hearing aids’.

Apart from these one can also go in for personal programmable or consumer programmable hearing aids or even disposable hearing aids.

There are various companies providing hearing aids; however it is advisable to perform a little research on the background and the market reputation of these companies before buying a hearing aid.

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