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Types of hearing aids

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  Types of hearing aids Nowadays new technology is developing in digital hearing aids. Digital technology has enabled companies to manufacture small hearing aids. Easy fitting and features for the users enhance the use of Hearing aids. The use of hearing aids is important for people suffering from hearing loss. In this article, we will learn about the different types of Hearing aids. What are the types of hearing aids? In modern times, hearing aids have evolved from large sizes to small ones. In this article, we will not be talking about Body Worn or Pocket Model Hearing aids. These types of hearing aids are almost obsolete nowadays. No reputed company now manufactures this type of hearing aid. As per the latest reports, now the production of this type of hearing aid has stopped. The cost of hearing aids is one of the reasons people use pocket models because they are very economical to buy and maintain. Let us know what are the different types of Hearing aids? The following types o...

What is a hearing aid?

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  What is a hearing aid? A hearing aid is a small electronic device that amplifies environmental sound. This makes all the environment sound louder so that a person with hearing loss can listen, communicate and participate in daily activities. A hearing aid can help people hear more in both quiet and noisy situations. A hearing aid consists of three basic parts: a microphone, amplifier, and receiver. The hearing aid receives sound through a microphone, which converts the sound waves into electrical signals and sends them to an amplifier. The amplifier amplifies the power of the signals and then sends it to the receiver. How can hearing aids help? Hearing aids are useful in improving hearing and communication of people who have hearing loss who suffer from any disease of any part of the ear. Hearing loss can result from illness, aging, or injury from certain medications. However, there are practical limits to the amount of amplification a hearing aid can provide. How can I find out ...

There are many reasons for ear discharge know about them

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  There are many reasons for ear discharge know about them? The basic   structure of the ear is the temporal bone. Connected to this is the outer part of the ear, the ear canal and the ear drum, the three bones of hearing. These blockages cause hearing loss, mild pain or pus, causing cholesteatoma disease. Major Checks - X -ray, CT scan, MRI do ear examination and radiological examination. Audiometry tests include Audiometry, Tempnometry, Bera (Brain Evoked Response Audiometry) and OAE tests. Such trouble- Congenital ear canal blockage (trachea) or abscess, wax deposition, tumor in the ear bone, perforation of the eardrum, or water or pus filling behind it, infection due to increased pressure on the ear to fill the pus through the Eustachian tube The ear discharge through a hole in it. Sometimes a blockage in the tube also causes the curtain to sink inwards. In which there is a blockage in the adenoids, sinus, Eustachian tube for a long time, then there is a high risk of ...

What are disorders of the outer ear?

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  What are disorders of the outer ear? External ear disorders are characterized by a number of ear problems that are present or occurring in the outer part of your ear, the pinna, the ear canal, and the eardrum (tympanic membrane).   Below are external ear disorders that can possibly cause conductive hearing loss.   Cerumen impaction - A buildup of wax in the ear canal that can affect the flow of sound through the eardrum. A little wax is good for the ear canal as it lubricates and protects the ear from bacteria and insects. Excessive cerumen can cause hearing and balance problems.   Foreign Bodies Occlusion Foreign bodies can be inorganic or organic such as beans or pearls, cotton tips, and even insects. It can cause trauma to the ear canal, eardrum, and even the middle ear.   Growth of ths/Tumors Exostoses (most common) Exostoses are benign, bony growths covered with skin. It is most often seen in people who are repeatedly exposed to cold water (ie swimmers). ...

What is the work of human ear,?

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  What is the work of human ear,? With two ears, you can clearly hear the sound from both directions. Hearing sound from only one side of the body limits the amount of sound that you can clearly hear from the other side. ... When you're in a social situation, it's easy to hear a voice with two ears.       What are the three main functions of the ear?  The function of the ear is to detact transmit and transmit sound to the brain through parts of the ear: the outer ear, middle ear, and inner ear. The major function of the ear is to detect, transmit and transmit sound. Another important function of the ear is to maintain our sense of balance.       What is the function of human ear?   The function of the outer ear is to collect sound waves and direct them to the eardrum. The middle ear is a narrow air-filled cavity in the temporal bone. It is spanned by a series of three small bones—the malleus (hammer), incus (anvil), an...

How to improve your hearing naturally. प्राकृतिक रूप से अपनी सुनवाई में सुधार कैसे करें

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  How to improve your hearing naturally Struggling to hear the television?  Always asking others to repeat themselves?  You're not alone: Approximately 35 millions of people have some degree of hearing loss. While the field of audiology has seen impressive advances in hearing aid technology, there are several easy, natural things you can do on your own that may help hone your sense of hearing before professional intervention becomes necessary. Listen up to the following recommendations. Get some exercise (No gym required) Your ears detect sounds, but it's your brain that interprets them. Exercises that strengthen your brain's hearing comprehension skills might help make you a better listener. Here are two activities you can try: Go for a walk in the woods, on the beach or in a similar setting with little man-made noise. Focus on your surroundings and write down everything you hear, from birds chirping to the wind blowing. Repeat this exercise several days in a row to grad...

The Latest Treatments and Innovations for Hearing Loss .

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  The Latest Treatments and Innovations for Hearing Loss . About 48 million Americans experience hearing loss ranging from mild, moderate, severe or profound. Research in the field of audiology has led to some pretty cool innovations to help patients with hearing loss, including hearing aids, implants, and other revolutionary devices.  Sensorineural hearing loss  is the most common form of hearing loss and results from damage to sensory cells in the inner ear. Amplification devices such as hearing aids, cochlear implants or assistive listening devices work with your remaining sense of hearing to boost sounds.  “The newest hearing aid devices are significantly better than they were even a few years ago,” Meghan Spriggs, AuD, CCC-A, audiologist and assistant clinical professor at UC San Diego Health Sciences, tells WebMD Connect to Care.  Some of the features of today’s hearing aids include:  Smaller, sleeker design Built-in re...