FAQs About Hearing Aids

Dealing with hearing loss is different for each individual and it’s important that you understand what your options are when it comes to hearing aids. You might have many questions about what hearing aids do and how they can help improve your hearing while wearing them. There are many different types of hearing aids that you can choose from that will best fit your lifestyle. When you’re looking into hearing aids, it’s important that you have as much information as possible before you make your decision.

Frequently Asked Questions About Hearing Aids

Q: How do I know if I need hearing aids?

A: Hearing loss typically happens slowly and you may not even realize it’s happening to you right away. You might find that you’re struggling to hear the television or that you’re constantly asking friends and family to repeat themselves. If this is the case, you’ll need to talk to your ENT doctor about hearing aids and if they might be able to benefit your life.

Q: Does a hearing aid restore hearing?

A: The simple answer is no. Hearing aids are used to amplify sounds around you. When you aren’t wearing your hearing aid, you will still deal with hearing loss. Hearing aids are a tool that you can use to help understand speech and other sounds around you.

Q: What kind of hearing aids are available?

A: Hearing aids can come in all different styles and forms. Your ENT doctor can help you choose the style that works best for your specific degree of hearing loss and that will fit best to the shape of your ear. The common styles are behind the ear, receiver in canal, completely in the canal, or invisible in the canal.

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Help amplify your hearing! Contact your ENT doctor to find out if hearing aids are the right option for you.

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