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hearing aids & COCHLER IMPLANTS
HEARING AIDS
Significant advancements in technology have made most hearing aids small and relatively unnoticeable. However if cosmetics are a major concern, you must remember that the smallest hearing aids do not provide as much power as other models meaning they might not work for your level of hearing loss. Work only with a reputable clinician to determine the best hearing aid size to fit your needs, and do not feel pressured to buy the smallest device.
- Types Of Hearing Aids
- Brand
- Technology
- Price Range
- Hearing Aid Accessories
- Batteries
- Care And Maintenance
- Financing Options
Types Of Hearing Aids
INVISIBLE IN THE CANAL (IIC) aids: IIC hearing aids are the smallest hearing aids available. They are worn deep within the ear canal, ensuring only you know that you’re wearing them. The close placement to your eardrum ensures immediate sound travel and less ambient noise in loud environments. Invisible-In-Canal aids produce the highest quality sound and are the least noticeable to others. They are designed for daily removal, meaning wearers need to be comfortable inserting and removing the tiny device deep into their ear canal.
Acompletely-in-the-canal (CIC) aids: These hearing aids are contained in tiny cases that fit or completely into the ear canal. They are the smallest hearing aids available and offer cosmetic and some listening advantages. However, their small size may make them difficult to handle and adjust for some people especially for elderly.
In-the-canal (ITC) aids: These hearing aids are also contained in tiny cases that fit partly into the ear canal. They are the smaller hearing aids and offer cosmetic appeal and also have some listening advantages than CIC hearing aids. Handling of ITC hearing aids are easier than CIC aids and can also provide more gain compare to CIC hearing aids.
In-the-ear (ITE) aids: All parts of the hearing aid are contained in a shell that fills in the outer part of the ear. The ITE aids are larger than the in-the-canal (ITC)and completely-in-the-canal (CIC)aids (see below), and for some people may be easier to handle than smaller aids.
Receiver-In-Canal (RIC) hearing aids are comfortably and effectively designed for high frequency hearing loss. This aid has two parts, the sound processor and the receiver. The sound processor is housed in a small unnoticeable case that sits behind the ear, in the same place your eyeglasses rest. A clear narrow tube follows the ear and leads to a small ear bud that houses the receiver that fits directly into your ear canal. This design helps with occlusion specifically with high frequency hearing loss.
Behind-the-ear (BTE) aids: These type of hearing aids are worn behind the ear; and is connected to an earmold or an eartip . This style is often chosen for young children/ elderly because it can accommodate various gain options and earmold , which need to be replaced as the child grows. Also, the BTE aids are easy to be cleaned and handled, and are relatively sturdy.“Mini” BTE (or “on-the-ear”) aids is a new type of BTE aid It also fits behind/on the ear, but is smaller. A very thin, almost invisible tube is used to connect the aid to the ear canal. Mini BTEs may have a comfortable ear piece for insertion (“open fit”), but may also use a traditional earmold. Mini BTEs allow not only reduced occlusion or “plugged up” sensations in the ear canal, but also increase comfort, reduce feedback and address cosmetic concerns for many users.
TINNITUS HEARING AID OR MASKER:
Hearing aids often are helpful for people who have hearing loss along with tinnitus. Using a hearing aid adjusted to carefully control outside sound levels may make it easier for you to hear. The better you hear, the less you may notice your tinnitus.
Another option , Wearable sound generators/ maskers are small electronic devices that fit in the ear and use a soft, pleasant sound to help mask the tinnitus. Some people want the masking sound to totally cover up their tinnitus, but most prefer a masking level that is just a bit louder than their tinnitus. The masking sound can be a soft “shhhhhhhhhhh,” random tones, or music.
Now days, hearing aids have special management option as masking noises/ tones are integrated with the hearing aids.
Brand
- Oticon
- Signia
- Widex
- Phonak
- Resound
ANALOG VS DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
Analog hearing aids make continuous sound waves louder. These hearing aids essentially amplify all sounds (e.g., speech and noise) in the same way. Some analog hearing aids are programmable. As the listening environment changes, hearing aid settings may be changed manually by pushing a button on the hearing aid. Analog hearing aids are becoming less and less common.
For giving you the most natural hearing experience, hearing aids are now equipped with digital technology with most advanced features. Each ones hearing is unique! Digital hearing aids allow programming to suit your hearing loss and comfort.
Digital hearing aids have all the features of analog programmable aids, but they convert sound waves into digital signals and produce an exact duplication of sound. Computer chips in digital hearing aids analyze speech and other environmental sounds. The digital hearing aids allow for more complex processing of sound during the amplification process which may improve their performance in different situations (for example, background noise and whistle reduction). They also have greater flexibility in hearing aid programming so that the sound they transmit can be matched to the needs for a specific pattern of hearing loss. Digital hearing aids also provide multiple program memories. Most individuals who seek hearing help are offered a choice of only digital technology these days.
Not only loudness, hearing aids help us to understand speech better also in presence of background noise with the help of different features eg:directional microphones and automaticity.
Innovations in hearing aids in the last few years have aimed to eliminate one of the biggest complaints hearing aid wearers have about their instruments, the annoying whistling called feedback. It can be caused by a number of things, such as hugging a loved one, having the hearing aid brushed by hair or simply being outside on a windy day. Newer technology has virtually eliminated buzzing and whistling caused by feedback in hearing aids without compromising performance.
While a traditional hearing aid simply amplified all sounds, technology now allows a hearing aid to perform differently in many specific environments. For instance, one memory will remember the settings you prefer in social settings, while another will be reserved for driving in the car or being outside. By having multiple memories, hearing aids offer a more optimal performance for an active lifestyle.
This feature improves a users ability to talk on the telephone. Telecoil settings amplify sound from your phone without picking up background noise and helping to prevent feedback. Besides the phone, T-coil settings can be used at venues that have a hearing loop installed. A hearing loop can be connected to a public address system or television in settings like churches, auditoriums or even your own living room. When the telecoil is turned out the sound others hear from a loudspeaker is streamed directly into the hearing aid.
The microphone component of a hearing aid amplifies incoming sounds for greater audibility. New technology gives the microphone the power to focus on targeted sounds. A directional microphone will help a wearer hear speech in a noisy environment because it will target the speech and reduce the background noise.
Allows the user to connect directly – and wirelessly – to most media devices. TV, radio, cell phone and computers can be heard in stereo-quality sound directly through the hearing aid.
Allows an audiologist to see what a history of the user’s hearing environments have been for better programming as time goes on.
These features refer to the ability to adjust hearing aid settings to best-fit individual hearing loss needs. The more bands and channels a hearing aid has, the better it can be programmed to perform for the wearer in different environments.
Rechargeable hearing aids are innovative devices designed to improve the lives of individuals with hearing loss. Unlike traditional hearing aids that require disposable batteries, rechargeable models come with built-in batteries that can be recharged for repeated use. This eco-friendly solution not only reduces environmental waste but also offers convenience to users, eliminating the need for constant battery replacements. With improved battery technology, these hearing aids provide long-lasting power, making them a popular choice for those seeking a hassle-free hearing solution.
For those with an active lifestyle or who live in a humid environment, internal components of hearing devices require protection from the elements. Waterproof and water resistant hearing aids differ somewhat in what moisture protection they can provide. Water resistant hearing aids can be subjected to low levels of moisture, such as humid environments. Waterproof hearing aids have the ability to handle high levels of moisture, such as during showering.
PRICE RANGE
The best hearing aid price does not mean the best offer. It means the service and maintenance afterwards and service from a most knowledgeable professional. One of the benefits of purchasing from a professional clinician is the troubleshooting and maintenance are handled well.
Based on the technology the price range of the hearing aids vary from several thousands to lakhs. The technology chosen depends upon your hearing needs and life style. We suggest the below recommendations for different lifestyle.
FINANCING OPTIONS
We Accept Credit Cards, Debit Cards UPI And Cheques For The Purchase Of Hearing Aids. EMI Option Also Will Be Provided.
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HEARING AID & COCHLEAR IMPLANT ACCESSORIES
HOW HEARING IS TESTED IN CHILDREN
Kids who have hearing loss can have trouble in hearing or understanding some or all sounds. This can happen when there is a problem with:
. One or more parts of the ears
. The nerves that send sound signals from the ears to the brain
. The part of the brain that makes sense of these signals
Auricle Hearing Care is dedicated to provide the best professional service in the field of audiology and speech language pathology. We offer full range of audiological testing (hearing checkups) and management, as well as speech and language intervention for all age groups. Our mission is to provide complete rehabilitation services, such as hearing aids, assistive listening devices, ear protective devices and hearing accessories for people with hearing difficulties. Our professionals will help you in assessing and understanding your hearing problems and make you hear better with the help of advanced technologies. We believe in client satisfaction by providing most innovative technologies at reasonable prices. Please feel free to consult our experts .
ASSISSTIVE LISTENING DEVICES
Personal listening systems /assistive listening devices that allow you to tune in to what you want to hear and mute other sounds along with your hearing aids. Especially helps in attending in class room environments and group meetings.
WHAT TYPES OF ALDS ARE THERE?
FM SYSTEM One type of ALD is an FM transmitter/receiver combination. In this set-up the speaker may wear an FM transmitter on her clothing, and then the wireless FM signal is sent to anyone in the room wearing an FM receiver. When noise levels increase, students with hearing loss or attention issues often struggle to differentiate important speech sounds – such as the teacher’s voice – from the surrounding noise. In these situations FM technology is a real plus, as it helps students better hear and respond to the teacher’s directions, improving their performance as a result.
INFRARED technology uses the same concept as with an FM system. The signal is passed from an infrared transmitter that uses pulses of light to transmit the sound, and it can be received by a person wearing an infrared receiver.
INDUCTIVE LOOP Inductive Loop An inductive loop system is a system that uses an electromagnetic field to amplify the sound of the speaker, and then sends that sound to anyone wearing an inductive loop receiver.
BATTERIES
Hearing aids use zinc air batteries to draw the power. Based on style of hearing aid, the size of battery and life of the battery varies. The life of battery varies from 1 week to 1 month based on size, usage and power consumption.
EAR MOLDS
An ear mold is a piece of plastic or other soft material moulded to precisely fit in the ea and to deliver the sound from a behind the ear hearing aid. Earmolds are anatomically shaped and can be produced in different sizes and in hard or soft material. It improves sound transmission to eardrums , diminish feedback paths in hearing aids and assure better intelligibility in noisy-environment communication. The main goal in wearing earmolds is to attain better user comfort and efficiency. Earmolds (and their tubes) often turn yellow and stiff with age, and thus need replacement on a regular basis.
EAR PROTECTIVE DEVICES
Hearing protection devices decrease the intensity of sound that reaches the eardrum. They come in two forms
DEHUMIDIFIER (DRY KITS)
De humidifiers are used to absorb the moisture from the hearing aids. Most often it contains silica granules which absorb the moisture. With the use of dry kits, life of hearing aids will be extended, less repairs, Better sound quality, Longer battery life and Fresh and clean hearing devices
CLEANING TOOLS
An cleaning kit is a handy tool designed for safe and effective ear hygiene. Typically consisting of soft silicone or plastic tips and a gentle suction mechanism, these kits help remove excess earwax and debris without the risk of damaging the eardrum. Users can easily control the suction strength, making it suitable for all ages. The kit provides a non-intrusive, comfortable way to maintain ear cleanliness, promoting better hearing and overall ear health. Always follow the instructions carefully to ensure safe usage and consult a healthcare professional if you have any concerns about your ear health.
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