Hearing aids
Hearing aid; It is an electronic device that is worn inside or behind the ear and allows sounds to be heard and understood better. In cases where hearing loss cannot be treated medically or surgically, it is necessary to start using a hearing aid.
Hearing aid; It consists of 3 main parts: Microphone, amplifier and speaker. The microphone collects the surrounding sounds and transmits them to the amplifier. The amplifier amplifies the sounds and transmits them to the loudspeaker. The loudspeaker transmits the amplified sounds to the ear.
When choosing a hearing aid, the structure of the patient's ear, the degree of hearing loss, the type of hearing loss, mobility, age, social lifestyle, economic status and the frequency of earwax formation are taken into consideration.
Hearing aid types:
Behind-the-Ear Hearing Aids: Behind-the-ear hearing aids are placed in the auricle and the sound is transmitted to the ear through the ear mould. It is a wide range of hearing aid models that can be used comfortably from very mild hearing loss to very severe hearing loss. Behind-the-ear hearing aids should be preferred in the paediatric group. In addition to behind-the-ear hearing aids with a directional microphone, rechargeable hearing aid models are also available.
Behind-the-Ear Hearing Aids with Receiver: A small, thin wire connects the hearing aid to the speaker and the speaker is inside the ear. They can be used for very mild to severe hearing loss. In this type of hearing aid, the speaker and microphone are far apart, so there is less risk of feedback. It looks quite stylish from the outside. Refillable models are available.
In-the-ear hearing aid: An in-the-ear hearing aid is a type of hearing aid that is placed in the concha. It provides very light to medium intensity use. Because the battery size is larger than in-the-ear hearing aids, it is easier for the elderly to insert and remove the battery and the battery life is longer. Aesthetically pleasing, refillable models are also available.
Hearing aid in the ear canal: An in-the-ear canal hearing aid is a type of hearing aid that is placed in the ear canal. It can be used by patients with very mild to moderate hearing problems. Since the battery capacity of the hearing aid is smaller than that of the in-the-ear hearing aid, it is more difficult for the elderly to use the device. The advantages of the auricle in terms of sound localisation increase its use even more.
First-time users may take some time to get used to the device, but you will notice a marked improvement in listening skills and speech understanding as you use the hearing aid. To shorten the adaptation period, it is necessary to use the hearing aid continuously and to have the hearing loss and the hearing aid checked regularly.
Hearing aid; It is an electronic device that is worn inside or behind the ear and allows sounds to be heard and understood better. In cases where hearing loss cannot be treated medically or surgically, it is necessary to start using a hearing aid.
Hearing aid; It consists of 3 main parts: Microphone, amplifier and speaker. The microphone collects the surrounding sounds and transmits them to the amplifier. The amplifier amplifies the sounds and transmits them to the loudspeaker. The loudspeaker transmits the amplified sounds to the ear.
When choosing a hearing aid, the structure of the patient's ear, the degree of hearing loss, the type of hearing loss, mobility, age, social lifestyle, economic status and the frequency of earwax formation are taken into consideration.
Hearing aid types:
Behind-the-Ear Hearing Aids: Behind-the-ear hearing aids are placed in the auricle and the sound is transmitted to the ear through the ear mould. It is a wide range of hearing aid models that can be used comfortably from very mild hearing loss to very severe hearing loss. Behind-the-ear hearing aids should be preferred in the paediatric group. In addition to behind-the-ear hearing aids with a directional microphone, rechargeable hearing aid models are also available.
Behind-the-Ear Hearing Aids with Receiver: A small, thin wire connects the hearing aid to the speaker and the speaker is inside the ear. They can be used for very mild to severe hearing loss. In this type of hearing aid, the speaker and microphone are far apart, so there is less risk of feedback. It looks quite stylish from the outside. Refillable models are available.
In-the-ear hearing aid: An in-the-ear hearing aid is a type of hearing aid that is placed in the concha. It provides very light to medium intensity use. Because the battery size is larger than in-the-ear hearing aids, it is easier for the elderly to insert and remove the battery and the battery life is longer. Aesthetically pleasing, refillable models are also available.
Hearing aid in the ear canal: An in-the-ear canal hearing aid is a type of hearing aid that is placed in the ear canal. It can be used by patients with very mild to moderate hearing problems. Since the battery capacity of the hearing aid is smaller than that of the in-the-ear hearing aid, it is more difficult for the elderly to use the device. The advantages of the auricle in terms of sound localisation increase its use even more.
First-time users may take some time to get used to the device, but you will notice a marked improvement in listening skills and speech understanding as you use the hearing aid. To shorten the adaptation period, it is necessary to use the hearing aid continuously and to have the hearing loss and the hearing aid checked regularly.