Hearing Aids: Their Past and Present

June 17, 2011 - PRLog -- Hearing loss affects many people, this can be because of constant exposure to loud noise. After a person is diagnosed, audiologists recommend the usage of hearing aids. These devices help in bettering the quality of life of people with this condition.

Found in an article published by the Discovery Health website, an ear trumpet is illustrated, which was used as a hearing aid device in the 19th Century.

It wasn’t until the 1950s, that a small hearing aid was created. As Discovery Health states, “Early transistor hearing aids were designed to fit within the frames of eyeglasses. Later, they were adapted to fit behind the ear. The first transistor hearing aid to hit the market in late 1952 was sold by Sonotone for $229.50.”

These days, hearing devices can be found in different styles and colors. The phonak brand carries three different styles:

Custom and Instant In-The-Ear (ITE)

Micro Behind-The-Ear (micro BTE)

Behind-The-Ear (BTE)

To find out more about the different types of hearing aids available today, contact your local New Generation Miami Hearing Center. An expert will guide you in choosing the right aid for you.

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Specializing in digital hearing aids for the Miami, FL area, New Generation Hearing Centers has created a new paradigm in patient care. A place patients get the information they need to make a good decision about their hearing loss and hearing aids