Hearing Aids

Let’s Begin with the Standard Definition is given by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) “ A self-fitting air-conduction hearing aid is a wearable sound-amplifying a device that is intended to compensate for impaired hearing and incorporates technology, including software, that allows users to program their hearing aids. This technology integrates user input with a self-fitting strategy and enables users to independently derive and customize their hearing aid fitting and settings.” However, this is simply a self-controlled device that a patient can use to measure his own hearing loss and insert the device in their ears without anyone’s help. Moreover, these hearing aids can be self-programmed and adjusted according to the various sounds in the environment. Now that you know the basics about hearing aids,   let’s focus on the two other core questions. First, will this device solve your problem of hearing aid and second, which one should you choose: tradi...

Quality hearing plays an important role in living a quality life comprising emotional and physical well being. Yet there are millions of people who suffer hearing loss who still let it go overlooked. This increases the risk of falls, depression, anxiety, hospitalizations, and dementia. You should be attentive if you have already started experiencing any hearing loss and try to combat it so that it does not grow further. In order to help you put a check on further hearing loss , we have listed down five easy activities that you can perform on a regular basis. Solve Puzzles We know that our brain plays a vital role in processing the audio information received by our ears. Various researches have depicted that there are links present between hearing loss and mental conditions such as anxiety and depression. Your brain cells can shrink or get damaged due to cerebral atrophy. That is why, just like the muscles of your body, your brain also needs to perform exercises to st...

Hearing loss occurs due to the damage of small sensory cells in the inner ear. It can have a deep impact on your mental and physical state of the patient. Not only does it affect your work, and relationships but it also destroys your confidence and will power. Hearing aids act as your armor to fight against the hearing loss problem. It is the best option to correct untreated hearing loss and ensure an emotional well being and high-quality life. Hearing aids are small customized electronic devices that contain a microphone, an amplifier, and a receiver. ●      A microphone is meant to pick up the sound near you. ●      An amplifie r chip to loudens the sound around you. ●      A receiver that sends an amplified sound to the ears. Are Hearing Aids Helpful? A hearing aid is very useful in improving the hearing and speech comprehension of people. It amplifies the sound vibrations that enter the ears o...

Hearing loss can be traumatic. And also it can affect different people in different ways. So, it is always a wise decision to visit your Audiologist if you are losing or have lost your hearing. When it comes to restoring hearing loss, lets first, know the main three types of hearing loss. Sensorineural Conductive Mixed These are the three main types of hearing loss and below are the details what, if anything, can be done to restore your hearing. ●      Sensorineural Hearing Loss This is the most common type of hearing loss, and sadly it is the permanent loss of your hearing as this is caused due to the damage of your auditory nerve or the cilia. Even though you cannot restore you hearing in this case, you can visit your audiologist nearby as they work closely to diagnose your hearing loss & provide you with the best lifestyle the solution which is customized to each patient’s individual needs. ●      Conductive Hearing Lo...