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Hearing aids

Hearing aids

  • Hearing aids amplify sounds, making them more audible and clearer for individuals with hearing loss, improving their ability to communicate effectively.
  • Hearing aids come in various types, each designed to suit different degrees and types of hearing loss, lifestyle preferences, and technological needs.
    • Behind-the-Ear (BTE) hearing aids: These sit behind the ear and are connected to a custom earpiece that fits inside the ear canal. BTEs are versatile and suitable for a wide range of hearing losses.
    • In-the-Ear (ITE) hearing aids: Custom-made to fit inside the outer ear, ITEs are less noticeable and are suitable for mild to severe hearing loss.
    • Receiver-in-Canal (RIC) or Receiver-in-the-Ear (RITE) hearing aids: Similar to BTEs but with a receiver placed inside the ear canal, offering a more discreet appearance while providing high-quality sound.
    • Completely-in-Canal (CIC) hearing aids: Custom-molded to fit entirely inside the ear canal, these are nearly invisible and suitable for mild to moderate hearing loss.
    • Invisible-in-Canal (IIC) hearing aids: Placed deeper inside the ear canal, these devices are virtually invisible from the outside and are suitable for mild to moderate hearing loss.
  • The choice of hearing aid type often depends on factors like the severity of hearing loss, individual preferences, and the recommendation of an audiologist or hearing care professional.
  • Regular use of hearing aids, adjusted to individual needs, can significantly enhance one's quality of life by facilitating better communication, social interaction, and participation in various activities.

CAUSES OF HEARING LOSS

  • By Birth
  • Excessive noise at work
  • Volume controls on home electronics
  • Loud tools and machinery
  • Sharp foreign bodies into ear

Treatments

If you have hearing problems, help is available. Treatment depends on the cause and severity of your hearing loss.

Options include:

  • Removing wax blockage: Earwax blockage is a reversible cause of hearing loss. Your doctor may remove earwax using suction or a small tool with a loop on the end.
  • Surgical procedures: Some types of hearing loss can be treated with surgery, including abnormalities of the eardrum or bones of hearing (ossicles). If you’ve had repeated infections with persistent fluid, your doctor may insert small tubes that help your ears drain.
  • Hearing aids: If your hearing loss is due to damage to your inner ear, a hearing aid can be helpful. An audiologist can discuss with you the potential benefits of a hearing aid and fit you with a device. Open fit aids are currently the most popular, due to fit and features offered.
  • Cochlear implants: If you have more severe hearing loss and gain limited benefit from conventional hearing aids, then a cochlear implant may be an option. Unlike a hearing aid that amplifies sound and directs it into your ear canal, a cochlear implant bypasses damaged or nonworking parts of your inner ear and directly stimulates the hearing nerve. An audiologist, along with a medical doctor who specializes in disorders of the ears, nose and throat (ENT), can discuss the risks and benefits.