{"id":1243,"date":"2022-06-09T23:13:06","date_gmt":"2022-06-09T23:13:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prescottent.com\/?p=1243"},"modified":"2022-06-09T23:13:47","modified_gmt":"2022-06-09T23:13:47","slug":"understanding-how-hearing-aids-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prescottent.com\/understanding-how-hearing-aids-work\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding How Hearing Aids Work"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you\u2019ve noticed that you\u2019re having a harder time hearing conversations at work or when socializing with friends at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.billsgrillprescott.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bill\u2019s Grill<\/a>, you might need hearing aids. To know what device is right for you, it can be helpful to understand how hearing aids work and what differences there are between various models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>How Hearing Aids Process Sound <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1280\" height=\"704\" src=\"https:\/\/prescottent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/iStock-1217572062-1280x704.jpg\" alt=\"Audiologist holding a hearing aid and battery.\" class=\"wp-image-1245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/prescottent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/iStock-1217572062-1280x704.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/prescottent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/iStock-1217572062-768x423.jpg 768w, https:\/\/prescottent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/iStock-1217572062.jpg 1381w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/prescottent.com\/hearing\/hearing-aids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hearing aids<\/a> are made up of five essential components:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Microphone<\/li><li>Amplifier<\/li><li>Speaker<\/li><li>Battery<\/li><li>Computer processor<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Hearing aid microphones pick up sounds that are adjusted by the computer processor, which has been programmed by your hearing aid specialist and customized for your type of hearing loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once these sounds are processed, they are sent to the amplifier and then to the speaker. These sounds are transmitted by the speaker into the inner ear, where they are transformed into electrical impulses and finally processed as sound in the brain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>What Style of Hearing Aid is Right for You?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The style of hearing aid you choose will depend largely on your personal preferences, comfort and severity of <a href=\"https:\/\/prescottent.com\/hearing\/hearing-loss\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hearing loss<\/a>. Your options include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Behind-the-ear (BTE): <\/strong>These consist of a hard plastic case that\u2019s worn behind the ear and is connected to a plastic earmold that fits inside the outer ear. They are generally comfortable and easy to maintain, though they are more visible than smaller hearing aid models.<\/li><li><strong>In-the-ear (ITE): <\/strong>These hearing aids fit completely inside the outer ear and are slightly more discreet than BTE models. They are molded to fit the exact shape of your ear, which should provide comfort and excellent sound quality. If you have dexterity issues, ITE models may be too small. They may also be more prone to earwax buildup than BTE hearing aids.<\/li><li><strong>In-the-canal or Completely-in-canal (ITC or CIC): <\/strong>Both of these fit in the ear canal and are the smallest and least visible options. However, not everyone feels comfortable with a device completely in their ear. Additionally, because they are so small, they have less power than other models and are not recommended for anyone with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nidcd.nih.gov\/health\/hearing-aids#hearingaid_05\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">severe to profound hearing loss.<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2>Other Factors to Consider When Selecting Hearing Aids<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to style, it\u2019s important to consider what features you need based on your lifestyle. Do you work from home and find it helpful to be able to stream calls directly into your device? Then consider hearing aids that have Bluetooth\u2122 capabilities. If you participate in a lot of outdoor activities, think about features that may help suppress wind noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Discuss all of your options with your audiologist so that you can find a customized pair of hearing aids that best meet your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information or to schedule an appointment, call <span class=\"company-name \">Prescott Ear, Nose, Throat &amp; Allergy<\/span> today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ul class=\"related-posts\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/prescottent.com\/helpful-alerting-devices-for-people-with-hearing-loss\/\" class=\"related-post\">Helpful Alerting Devices for People With Hearing Loss<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/prescottent.com\/what-emotions-can-you-expect-when-you-begin-hearing-loss-treatment\/\" class=\"related-post\">What Emotions Can You Expect When You Begin Hearing Loss Treatment?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/prescottent.com\/winter-hearing-aid-care-essential-tips-for-the-chillier-months\/\" class=\"related-post\">Winter Hearing Aid Care: Essential Tips for the Chillier Months<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve noticed that you\u2019re having a harder time hearing conversations at work or when socializing with friends at Bill\u2019s Grill, you might need hearing aids. To know what device is right for you, it can be helpful to understand how hearing aids work and what differences there are between various models. 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