There Are So Many Different Brands, Styles, And Prices Of Hearing Aids On The Market. Which One Is Right For Me?

There are so many different brands, styles, and prices of hearing aids on the market. Which one is right for me?

Whether you are a new or experienced hearing amplifier user, you often face the same problem when buying hearing amplifiers: you don't know how to choose. You are afraid that if you choose the wrong one, your money will be wasted. In fact, buying hearing aids is not difficult. As long as you understand a few key points, the purchase process will be much easier.

Now let our audiologists share with you the six key points you must know before buying hearing amplifiers.

1. Understand your hearing loss

The first thing to do is to understand the extent of your hearing loss: how severe is it? How did it happen? Which part of the ear is damaged? Is there any treatment? Do you need to wear a hearing aid? A qualified audiologist has received professional training in ear diseases and hearing. After you have a hearing test in a qualified soundproof room, he can answer these questions for you one by one based on an accurate hearing report.

If your hearing loss is purely due to too much earwax and the ear canal is completely blocked, you only need to see an otolaryngologist to remove the earwax, and your hearing will return to normal without wearing unnecessary hearing aids.

2. Hearing Amplifer Considerations

Do you want a small, invisible hearing aid that is not visible, or a simple, easy-to-use hearing aid? Understanding your requirements for hearing aids, coupled with the advice of an audiologist, can help you narrow down your options for hearing aid styles.

However, in the process of choosing a hearing aid, in addition to your own requirements, the audiologist will also consider many factors at the same time, such as: your age, hearing level, hearing difficulty, ear size and shape, finger dexterity, vision, expectations for hearing aids, etc., and then discuss the pros and cons of each style with you to find the hearing aid that best meets your needs. You must know that the ultimate purpose of wearing a hearing aid is to hear well. Moreover, after purchasing a hearing aid, be sure to go back for a follow-up visit and let the audiologist follow up on your entire hearing rehabilitation process.

3. Wireless function enhances hearing amplifier function
I often hear patients say: I just want simple headphones, not high-tech Bluetooth wireless function. In fact, patients do not understand that wireless function is more effective in improving hearing problems. You should know that hearing loss affects not only the volume of the sound, but also the clarity of speech. Especially when the hearing loss is very serious, simply amplifying the sound cannot effectively solve the problem of patients watching TV or listening to the phone.

The wireless function can transmit the sound of the phone and TV directly to the hearing aid. These tiny, long-distance sounds are much clearer. Even if there is noise around, the patient can hear clearly without being disturbed by external factors.

4. Benefits of binaural hearing amplifiers
I often hear patients say, 'My two ears are not good, but I don't need both, just wear one. ' But if both ears are damaged, is it really enough to wear one? Although daily communication has been significantly improved after wearing one hearing aid, the effect of wearing one side is often not better than wearing both sides.

A simple experiment allows you to tell the difference: try plugging one of your ears with your fingers. You will find that not only does the other person's voice become smaller, but it also becomes less clear than what you hear from both sides. . This difference is especially noticeable in noisy places. You may not know that listening with both ears together allows us to locate sounds and know exactly which direction the sounds are coming from.