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So far in this series of articles about modern hearing aids we firstly explained how hearing damage usually occurs, and then described some of the advances in hearing aids that have happened over the past decade.
This month we will explore the 9 different types of hearing aids, and the most important features of each: pristine
1. Made for iPhone – connects directly to your iPhone, iPad or iPod. Versions: Receiver-in-Canal (RIC) or Behind-the-Ear (BTE). Features: Streams phone calls, music and more, directly from your iPhone, iPad or iPod to your hearing aid - Delivers sound and
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2. Invisible – so tiny, no one will notice you’re wearing them. Features: Custom-made for you - For mild to moderate hearing loss - Completely invisible in most ears.
3. Receiver-in-Canal (RIC) – small, discreet and quick to fit. Perfect for many first time wearers. Versions: Standard or Micro. Features: Discreet design - Variety of colour options - No hard-to-use buttons or dials - For mild to severe hearing loss.
clarity - Eliminates buzzing and whistling - Helps you hear comfortably in noise.
4. Completely-in-Canal (CIC) – only the tiny removal handle shows outside of the ear canal. Features: Virtually undetectable - For mild to moderately severe hearing loss - Custom-made for you.
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5. Behind-the-Ear (BTE) – the world’s most common hearing aid style. Versions: Standard or Power. Features: Discreet design - Variety of colour options - For moderate to severe hearing loss - No hard-to-use buttons or dials.
6. In-The-Canal (ITC) – custom hearing aid that fits in the ear canal. Smaller portion of hearing aid shows in the outer ear.
Features: For mild to mildly severe hearing loss - Variety of technology level choices that previously required a larger aid - Custom-made for you - Variety
of colour options.
7. In-The-Ear (ITE) – custom hearing aid that fits in the outer portion of the ear. Features: Easy to adjust - For mild to severe hearing loss - Custom-made for you - Variety of colour options.
8. Tinnitus – designed to
deliver relief from ringing in the ears. Features: Variety of colour options - No hard-to-use buttons or dials - First-ever touch control panel.
9. Hearing Amplifiers – good start for those not ready for hearing aids. Features: Completely invisible in most ears - Designed especially for first-time users - Easy to remove for better ear health.
As you can see there are lots of models and lots of features. If you have a concern about your hearing then meeting with an experienced audiologist is the best first step because the audiologist will carefully discuss with you, and explain, and help you choose the right model and features for you.
Call Richard G Sykes, RHAD FSHAA of Premier Hearing Services on 659 644 106, email him at:
premierhearing@hotmail.co.uk, or visit
www.premierhearingaids.es, for professional and personal advice.
Richard covers all of the Costa Blanca area, and offers a FREE Hearing Test. The latest digital hearing aids are available and Richard is able to offer 50% off UK prices.
Call now – you have nothing to lose and your hearing to gain!
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