Solving Problems With The Microphone on Your Hearing Aid
Have you ever experienced the loud screeching sound that your hearing aid makes because of some of the amplified microphones in them? Your first response may be to take a step back.
Features of BTE Hearing AidsAuditory technology has grown considerably over the past decade, allowing patients to choose the type of hearing aid best suited to their lifestyle and level of hearing loss. While some hearing aids fit partially or completely inside the ear canal, the behind-the-ear hearing aid (BTE) continues to be one of the more versatile units for individuals of all ages and levels of hearing impairment.
Hearing Aids: What to AvoidIn order to protect your hearing aid investment, there are a few things you should avoid. Remember that your digital hearing instruments are advanced electronic pieces of equipment, and should be treated with due care. If you want to avoid unnecessary repairs, please follow this list!
Hearing and Your BalanceAt first thought, hearing disorders and balance may not seem to be related, but problems with the inner ear can be the cause of both. Inside the temporal bone there is a knot of fluid-filled bony tubes called the bony labyrinth. If there’s an imbalance of fluid inside the bony labyrinth the result can be dizziness and other problems with equilibrium. Because the cells that make hearing possible also reside in the bony labyrinth, some hearing disorders stem from irregularities there.
High Frequency and Low Frequency Hearing LossHearing loss can be either the loss of high frequency sounds or low frequency sounds. Here’s a brief overview of each to help you understand the causes and potential treatments.