What is Hearing Aid?
With a hearing aid, people find it easier to hear because the sound is made louder. Most often, an ear piece is placed either in or behind the ear and it features a microphone, an amplifier and a speaker.
The microphone listens to the sound waves around it and changes them into electrical signals which the amplifier processes. The amplifier makes the signals stronger, directs them to the speaker and the speaker changes those signals back into sounds that go to the ear.
Some examples of hearing aids are the behind-the-ear (BTE), in-the-ear (ITE) and in-the-canal (ITC) types. All these types have benefits and drawbacks and the one that suits a person best will rely on the situation of their hearing loss, their likes and routine and what their audiologist suggests.
People should understand that hearing aids are not able to cure any hearing loss, but do help them hear better and take part in daily life. Having regular visits to a hearing expert helps ensure your hearing aid works as it should and needed changes can be made when needed.
Types Of Hearing Aids
CIC Hearing Aids
A straightforward, discrete, and inconspicuous hearing aid
A number of factors influence your choice of hearing aids. These might be:
the extent of your hearing loss.
the advice of your hearing care specialist and audiologist.
your personal preferences and lifestyle requirements.
People’s desire for hearing aids that are barely noticeable to others is growing as a result of technological advancements.
Among these options is the completely-in-the-canal (CIC) hearing aid. a discrete, specially made hearing aid that fits entirely within the ear canal and is tailored to your particular ear structure. People with mild to moderately severe hearing loss can use it. In addition to being compact, this discrete hearing aid is made to enhance your everyday life and hearing.
RIC Hearing Aids
The microphone, amplifier, and processor are housed in a casing behind the ear in receiver-in-canal (RIC) hearing aids. However, a RIC hearing aid’s receiver/speaker is located in a tiny dome that sits directly in the ear, unlike a Behind the Ear (BTE) hearing aid. A thin, discrete wire connects the two components of the RIC hearing aid. Compared to BTE designs, receiver-in-canal (RIC) hearing aids are frequently smaller, less noticeable, have a more natural sound, and experience less feedback.
Behind-the-ear (BTE)
The case sits behind the ear with a hook over the top of the ear. For all types of hearing loss from mild to moderately severe and for the Power versions up to profound. Hearing aids behind the ear are the perfect choice if you want extra power in a stylish design. If you have a severe hearing loss or small ear canals, behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aids are a great solution. In the BTE hearing aid, all electronic components are tucked neatly in a shell or housing behind your ear and you can choose from a large range of sizes, shapes and colors. You can easily control volume and select programs on most BTE hearing aids.
Difference between Digital and Analogue hearing aids
Different methods of processing sound is the main difference between digital and analogue hearing aids. Analogue hearing aids make sound louder directly and digital hearing aids change sound waves into digital codes before processing them.
Below you will find the major differences between digital and analogue hearing aids:
Along with simply making things louder, digital hearing aids also process sounds to shape and lower background noise and improve listening to some sounds.
Not all people use digital hearing aids the same way and they can be programmed to suit individual taste.
Digital hearing aids are often better at lowering background noise than analogue hearing aids which lets people understand speech clearer in places with background sound.
• Feedback hurdle: Digital hearing devices cancel feedback sounds better, because they have advanced algorithms for handling feedback interference.
• Bluetooth Features: Newer digital hearing aids often include Bluetooth so that audio from a smartphone, tablet or similar device can be directly streamed to them.
All in all, digital hearing aids give a more personalized and effective hearing solution, but generally cost more than analogue hearing aids. An audiologist or hearing healthcare professional should help decide which hearing aid is the best for someone’s hearing and day-to-day life.
Benefits of using Hearing aids
Using hearing aids can provide several benefits for individuals with hearing loss, including:
• Improved communication: Hearing aids can help people hear and understand speech better, making it easier to communicate with others in different settings such as at home, work, or in public.
• Better quality of life: With improved communication, hearing aid users are able to engage more fully in social activities and feel more connected to others, which can lead to a better overall quality of life.
• Increased safety: Being able to hear sounds such as car horns, alarms, and emergency announcements can help hearing aid users stay safe in their daily lives.
• Reduced risk of cognitive decline: Research has shown that untreated hearing loss is linked to an increased risk of cognitive decline and dementia. Wearing hearing aids can help slow down or prevent this decline by keeping the brain stimulated and engaged.
• Improved emotional well-being: Hearing loss can lead to feelings of isolation, depression, and anxiety. Using hearing aids can help reduce these negative emotions and improve overall emotional well-being.
• Improved job performance: For individuals with hearing loss who work in noisy environments, hearing aids can improve their ability to hear and understand speech, leading to better job performance and productivity.
Overall, using hearing aids can significantly improve the quality of life for individuals with hearing loss, allowing them to better communicate, stay safe, and engage in social and work-related activities.
Why use Binaural Hearing aids
Binaural hearing aids are designed to be used in both ears, providing a more natural listening experience and several benefits over using just one hearing aid:
• Improved speech recognition: Binaural hearing aids help individuals with hearing loss to better understand speech in noisy environments, which is especially important for social interaction and workplace communication.
• Better sound localization: Our brains use input from both ears to determine the direction and location of sound. Binaural hearing aids can help people with hearing loss better locate and identify sounds in their environment.
• Reduced listening effort: Listening with two ears can be less fatiguing than listening with one ear. Binaural hearing aids can help reduce listening effort, making it easier for individuals with hearing loss to communicate and participate in social activities.
• Balanced sound: Wearing two hearing aids can help balance the sound levels between the two ears, reducing the risk of auditory deprivation and maintaining the auditory system’s health.
• Increased satisfaction: Research has shown that individuals who use binaural hearing aids report higher levels of satisfaction with their hearing aids compared to those who use only one hearing aid.
Overall, using binaural hearing aids can lead to a more natural listening experience, better speech recognition, and improved sound localization, making it easier for individuals with hearing loss to communicate and participate in their daily lives.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the price of Digital Hearing Aids?
The Price of Digital Hearing Aids varies from Tk.26,000 to Tk.4,70,000 depending upon the brand, model and features you’ve been looking for.
Why some hearing aid prices are so high?
Price of hearing aids depends on features. As more and more advanced technical features are included as noise filter and cancellation, speech intensification, recognition of sounds from different sources, wireless connectivity, and adaptability in all listening situations etc., prices goes up on higher side.
What is the Warranty or Guarantee I get on these hearing aids?
We offer standard warranty on every single product. The warranty is issued by the brand and it is 2 Years. Once you select a brand, you will receive a warranty card.
What are the styles and types of hearing aids?
By technology it’s 2 types- Analog and Digital. By style it’s few types like BTE, RIC, ITC, CIC and IIC
How long does the hearing aid's battery last?
Depending on various models it last form 5 to 20 days.
Will I need hearing aids for both ears?
Two-ear hearing (called “binaural”) is better than one. If you have hearing loss in only one ear, you may be fine with one hearing aid. Age and noise-related hearing loss tend to affect both ears, but your hearing profile for each ear is probably different. If there is a loss in both ears, you will probably benefit more with a binaural solution. Today, about two-thirds of new users opt for dual hearing aids, and as a group they report a higher level of satisfaction than purchasers of a single hearing aid.