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Q. What are the most common types of hearing loss?
A. Hearing loss occurs to most people as they age. Hearing loss can be due to aging, exposure to loud noise, medications, infections, head or ear trauma, congenital or hereditary factors, disease pro ...
Q. What are the most common hearing aid styles?
A. Although there are many TYPES of hearing loss, the most common type is SENSORINEURAL (also called "cochlear" or "inner ear" or "nerve loss"), the second most common type of hearing loss is CONDUCT ...
It takes time....People learn and adapt at different rates. Some people need a day or two to learn about and adjust to their hearing aids, most ...
Q. Binaural Hearing Aids... Do I really NEED TWO?
A. The term DIGITAL is used so often today, it can be confusing. When the term "digital" is used when referring to hearing aids, it generally means the hearing aid is 100% digital. In other words, th ...
YES! Basically, if you have two ears with hearing loss, and if both ears could benefit from hearing aids, you need two hearing aids. I know ...
Q. What is "background noise" and how do I deal with it?
A. One concern with all new hearing aids is the physical fit. Hearing aids need to be comfortable, not too tight and not too loose, they should fit just right. Do not wear the hearing aids if they ca ...
Virtually all patients wearing hearing aids complain about background noise at one time or another. There is no way to completely ...
Q. Are all hearing aids the same?
A. All hearing aids are not the same. There are huge differences in technology, price, application and results! Please see your hearing healthcare professional (audiologist or hearing instrument dispense ...
NOTE: The Content is not intended and it should not be use to substitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have found and read on the Site! Internet sites cannot and do not provide personal advice. The opinions expressed are for informational purposes only and are not to be considered by you, or anyone, as appropriate or professional, or diagnostic of your condition or situation. We strongly urge you to PERSONALLY speak with your physician or other licensed healthcare practitioner to determine if and how the information on this site pertains to you, if at all.
