Hearing The Truth: 3 Common Myths Associated With Hearing Aids
From hearing your child's first cries and listening to the daily news to conversing with friends and family, having the ability to hear is obviously important. Unfortunately, hearing loss is a common ailment that can wreak havoc on your overall health and emotional well-being. Hearing aids offer help for individuals who struggle hearing and communicating with others, but most people do not fully understand these devices. With this guide, you will hear the truth behind a few common myths associated with these aids.
They Are for Old People
One of the most common myths is that hearing aids are only worn by the elderly.
Although older people do commonly lose their hearing, patients of all ages may need to wear devices to help them hear. In fact, 15 percent of children between the ages of 6 and 19 have significant hearing loss that may require an aid. Also, 14 percent of adults between the ages of 45 and 64 have hearing issues.
They Are Bulky and Uncomfortable
You may believe hearing aids are large, bulky devices that are worn in and around the ear, causing discomfort while affecting your overall appearance. However, that is not the case. Today's hearing aids are small, discreet, comfortable to wear, and effective for improving your hearing.
Aids are available in a variety of designs including custom-made devices that fit behind, on, or in the ear. Or you can choose from an aid that is fits completely into your ear canal, making it completely invisible to others.
Many models can be placed into the ear through surgery. Known as implantable aids, these devices improve the transmission of sound entering the inner ear. Implantable aids are best for patients with hearing loss located in the outer or middle ear.
They Create Excess Noise/Sound
You may have seen individuals turning their aids up or down depending on different surrounding noises. This was due to hearing aids causing feedback, or humming, buzzing, and ringing sounds, while listening to certain noises. Today, hearing aids are not only smaller and more comfortable, but they also have less feedback.
Hearing aids can now be adjusted in small increments, allowing you and your audiologist to find a decibel that is sufficient for your needs. This reduces the need for constantly turning your aid up or down while also preventing noisy and annoying feedback.
Living with hearing loss is possible. Use this guide and the help of your audiologist to learn more about hearing aids and which device is right for you. Contact a company like Jacobs Clinical Diagnostics.
