Hearing Loss: What You Need to Know Before Buying a Hearing Aid

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Choosing a hearing aid is not easy, especially if you've never used one. They come in different shapes, colors, and technology levels.
The first factor to consider when determining which hearing aid to choose is your hearing loss, which can range from very mild to severe. Next, you need to know what you'd like it to do and how it should be designed to be worn.

What should my hearing aid look like?

According to the WHO, 466 million people worldwide suffer from hearing loss. While some people prefer to show off their new hearing aid, others prefer it not to be too visible. It really is a very personal choice! With hearing aids, as with any other accessory you wear, you can choose your own style, color, and size (depending on your specific hearing loss). So think about what you'd like your hearing aid to say about you, or if you don't want it to say anything at all.

Hearing loss: causes and characteristics

To effectively treat hearing loss, we must first define the type of hearing loss the person is suffering from, and to do this, we can rely on three criteria.

When did it appear?

Congenital hearing loss is present at birth and is due to genetic factors, maternal health problems, or injuries during childbirth. Acquired hearing loss, on the other hand, develops after birth.

Is this a temporary problem?

A medical condition such as earwax buildup can cause hearing loss. Noise-induced hearing loss can result from exposure to very loud noises. This condition is also known as temporary hearing threshold shift.

In which part of the ear?

Conductive hearing loss usually results from an alteration in the sound path from the outer or middle ear to the inner ear. Sensorineural hearing loss occurs when the delicate nerve fibers in the inner ear are damaged.

Published: 2022-03-29From: ElisaT

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