1. Style- they come in various styles, the type and degree of hearing loss determine the style that works best for you. Consult with an audiologist who can advise on a suitable style for your hearing loss.
5 main styles of hearing aid:
CIC  Completely in the ear canal hearing aid.
ITC  In the canal hearing aid.
ITE  In the ear hearing aid.
BTE  Behind the ear hearing aid.
Open fit hearing aid is similar to BTE hearing aid but smaller using a small tube.
2. Basic features- hearing aids have the same basic features, a microphone used to pick up the sounds for amplification. The amplifier increases the volume of the sounds, and a speaker is used to provide sounds into the ear canal to be heard.
3. Digital or analog- analog are standard hearing aid and the first type that was available. Technology advanced digital hearing aids were born, these started out being quite expensive, the prices have become quite affordable making the analog styles all but obsolete.
4. Accessories- remote control is handy to easily control volume and make other adjustments. Directional microphones help to pick up sounds that come from various directions, while adapters enable your hearing aid to be used with your telephone and cell phone.
5. Hearing aid brands- consider how long the hearing aid manufacturer has been in business as well as their guarantee and warranties. Siemens, Phonak, Starkey, Widex and Rexton offer some of the highest quality hearing aids in the market.

1. Style- they come in various styles, the type and degree of hearing loss determine the style that works best for you. Consult with an audiologist who can advise on a suitable style for your hearing loss.

5 main styles of hearing aid:

CIC  Completely in the ear canal hearing aid.

ITC  In the canal hearing aid.

ITE  In the ear hearing aid.

BTE  Behind the ear hearing aid.

Open fit hearing aid is similar to BTE hearing aid but smaller using a small tube.

2. Basic features- hearing aids have the same basic features, a microphone used to pick up the sounds for amplification. The amplifier increases the volume of the sounds, and a speaker is used to provide sounds into the ear canal to be heard.

3. Digital or analog- analog are standard hearing aid and the first type that was available. Technology advanced digital hearing aids were born, these started out being quite expensive, the prices have become quite affordable making the analog styles all but obsolete.

4. Accessories- remote control is handy to easily control volume and make other adjustments. Directional microphones help to pick up sounds that come from various directions, while adapters enable your hearing aid to be used with your telephone and cell phone.

5. Hearing aid brands- consider how long the hearing aid manufacturer has been in business as well as their guarantee and warranties. Siemens, Phonak, Starkey, Widex and Rexton offer some of the highest quality hearing aids in the market.

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