Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About Hearing Aids and Hearing Loss

Many people who suffer from hearing loss wear hearing aids. The type of hearing aid worn will depend on the amount of amplification needed to enable patients to hear sounds around them. If you suffer from hearing loss, you may be a good candidate for such a device. Continue reading to obtain answers to some of the most frequently asked questions concerning hearing aids.

I suffer from hearing loss, but what type of hearing aid do I need exactly?

This is perhaps the most frequently asked question from people who suffer from hearing loss need. This will depend, as stated above, on the level of amplification required to enable the patient to hear sounds. Some hearing aids are small and inconspicuous, while others need to be larger due to the equipment needed to make them work. Don’t choose a hearing aid based on its size. A small, more inconspicuous one will do you no good if it does not provide the right amplification of sound.

Will wearing a hearing aid make it difficult to use the telephone?

Hearing aid users often have difficulty talking on the phone. There are a variety of land phones available that provide amplification, which allows some who suffer from hearing loss to hold conversations without wearing their hearing aids. Some hearing aids are too large in size to accommodate a regular telephone, so an amplified phone might be a good option when this is the case.

Will wearing a hearing aid make it difficult to use a cell phone?

Now that mobile phones are more frequently used, it has become necessary for hearing loss patients to consider a variety of features found on most of them before making a buying decision. They include: vibrating alert for incoming calls, a wider selection of ringing tones that emit different frequencies (making some of them easier to hear than others), T-coil coupling, limited or no interference between the hearing aid and wireless phone, and texting options (otherwise known as short messaging service or SMS).

Will any hearing aid work for my problem?

It is important to remember that hearing loss is different for each sufferer. The same is true of hearing aids and how each person responds to them. Different patients may respond differently to the same hearing aid even if they have the same condition that caused the hearing loss. Consult your audiologist to find the best options for you.