Hearing loss/Hearing Impairment/Deafness refers to total or partial inability to hear sounds. Hearing loss can result from genetic, complications by birth, Chronic ear infections, Usage of any particular drugs, exposing to excessive noise for longer duration & due to aging.
hearing aid is a device that helps a person with hearing impairment to hear better. Based on the interpretation found through standardized tests, the Audiologist will recommend the suitable device. .
It is recommended to use hearing aids in both the sides if you have a hearing issue in both the ears. Using only on one side results in sound discrimination and directionality problems.
Analogue hearing aid is like the conventional microphone system. It has a Microphone, Amplifier, and speaker. Whereas, in Digital hearing aids the digital chip will process the sounds and amplify according to your hearing loss. Hence maximum comfort can be obtained
Hearing aids are medical devices and it has to be prescribed by an audiologist with respect to your hearing loss. The device has to be programmed and matched with your hearing loss for the optimum performance.