Millions of people in the United States experience hearing loss. One of the best applications for helping with untreated hearing conditions and enabling fuller engagement with life is a hearing aid. Many kinds and styles are on offer to supply the best solution for varying lifestyles.
What is a Hearing Aid?
An ear hearing machine in Medina, OH, is a small electronic appliance designed to be customized to various aspects of hearing loss. It fits in or behind the ear and uses one or more microphones and a computer chip to process and amplify sounds in the environment with battery power, supplying engagement in quiet and noisy conditions.
Current advancements in technology have also produced hearing aids that connect with a smartphone or a rechargeable power pack.
Types of Hearing Aids
An ear hearing machine in Medina, OH, can come in two classifications: ITE or in-the-ear and BTE or behind-the-ear. They also come in many styles and sizes, ranging from almost invisible to taking up the entire ear opening. A hearing specialist can craft the best solution from assorted options, including:
- ITE and BTE
- Mini BTE
- ITC or in-the-canal
- IIC or invisible-in-the-canal
- CIC or completely-in-the-canal
- Analog and digital customizable hearing aids
Hearing Aids at a Licensed Specialist
A licensed and board-certified hearing instrument specialist with decades of experience in the Medina County area will supply exceptional care and service for hearing-loss patients. Bob Heiser with Hearing Health Centers is a member of the Hearing Healthcare Alliance of Ohio and the International Hearing Society. Call 330-725-3259 or visit http://hearinghealthcenters.com/ for a consultation.
