Table of contents:
- Tips for choosing the right hearing aid
- 1. Consult an audiologist first
- 2. Choose the appropriate type
- In the canal
- In the ear
- Behind the ear
- Receiver in the ear
- 3. Select an existing warranty
- 4. Buy tools that can be customized
Choosing a hearing aid must be careful. There are several things that must be considered before buying it. Don't just buy it, OK. Although it cannot restore normal hearing, this tool can help you hear sounds that are difficult to hear. For that, before buying it, let's read the tips first.
Tips for choosing the right hearing aid
1. Consult an audiologist first
So that the tool you buy is right and you don't choose the wrong choice, you should consult an audiologist or doctor before buying it. Ask for product recommendations that roughly match your hearing problem. After that, then you come to the hearing aid store to try one by one the recommended instruments.
2. Choose the appropriate type
Hearing aids come in many different types, sizes and features. Here are some types of hearing aids and their characteristics:
In the canal
Hearing aid in the canal (ITC) is specially made to enter part of the ear canal. This one tool helps improve mild to moderate hearing loss in adults and is not recommended for those of you who have severe hearing loss.
In the ear
This hearing aid is suitable for most people who have mild to severe hearing loss. This tool is usually placed in the area just outside the ear canal so that it is only visible from the front. In addition, this tool is also quite durable because it uses a large enough battery.
Behind the ear
This hearing aid is placed just behind the outer ear which is connected to a special earpiece in the ear canal. This tool is the most common type and is usually used to treat a variety of mild to severe disorders.
Receiver in the ear
This one tool is similar to the one behind the ear except that it is smaller and is connected by a thin wire to the speaker which is placed in the ear hole. This one tool is suitable for almost some people who have hearing problems.
3. Select an existing warranty
Look for a tool that has a warranty period so that if at any time there is a problem with the device you can easily claim it. For that, ask with certainty whether this tool has a warranty and about how long the warranty is provided.
4. Buy tools that can be customized
When buying hearing aids it is best to think about your future needs. Ask if the hearing aid you choose could be improved. This is intended to anticipate if hearing loss becomes serious in the future.
