There are many different types of hearing aids, with different shapes and sizes. For some people, they don't really want to let others know that they are wearing hearing aids, so invisible hearing aids may be a suitable choice.
Next, we will take you to learn about invisible hearing aids and some precautions.
What is the invisible hearing aid
A hearing aid is a small speaker that amplifies the originally inaudible sound and uses the residual hearing of the hearing impaired to make the sound reach the auditory center of the brain and perceive the sound. It is mainly composed of three parts: microphone, amplifier and speaker.
Invisible hearing aids are small and easy to hide, and are usually placed in the ear canal rather than behind the ear. Due to its size, it can only be used for people with mild to moderate hearing loss in many cases. In some special cases, the ear canal of some patients is not suitable for invisible hearing aids.
Invisible hearing aid vategory
In general, there are three common invisible hearing aids:
In-the-canal hearing aids
This type of hearing aid (ITC) is slightly larger than the complete ear canal hearing aid (CIC).
ITC hearing aids fit the lower third of your outer ear and are customized. The battery life of the ITC hearing aid is longer than the other two because it can hold a slightly larger battery. These types of hearing aids are easy to insert and remove, and are the preferred choice for hearing aids that require button control.
If you are looking for a suitable invisible hearing aid, it is recommended that you look at the types of hearing aids that are completely in the ear canal (CIC) and invisible in the ear canal.
Completely-in-the-canal hearing aids
This type of hearing aid (CIC) was the smallest hearing aid available before the invisible ear canal hearing aid (IIC).
Completely-in-canal hearing aid styles need to be custom-designed before being installed in the ear canal. Most CIC hearing aid types are invisible to other people they encounter. The larger size can accommodate an optional button, allowing you to manually control settings in different environments. The only things visible to the eye are usually the front panel and the battery drawer.
Due to the location of CIC hearing aid types, they are susceptible to earwax and moisture, so it is very important to ensure adequate ventilation during use and frequent maintenance.
Invisible-in-the-canal hearing aids
These types of hearing aids (IIC) are the smallest hearing aids available.
Since Invisible-in-the-canal hearing aids need to be adapted to the ear canal of the user, they need to be completely customized. Because hearing aids do not need to be touched or adjusted frequently, they are almost invisible. This type of hearing aid is equipped with a thin wire to help you insert or remove the hearing aid.
These hearing aid types usually adapt automatically to the sound environment, so there is no need to touch them or adjust settings throughout the day. They are so small that many people don't want others to know that they are wearing hearing aids, so this design is popular.
Due to the positioning of this type of hearing aids, they are very susceptible to earwax and moisture, so it is important to ensure adequate ventilation and maintenance during use.
Invisible hearing aids need to be considered
Advantage
The invisible hearing aid is the smallest customized hearing aid on the market. One of the main advantages is that they are small and almost invisible. If you don't want others to know that you are wearing a hearing aid, an invisible hearing aid is the right choice.
Contrary to the behind-the-ear hearing aid (BTE), due to the location of the invisible hearing aid, it is conducive to the use of mobile phones and the collection of natural sounds, helping the patient to distinguish the direction, front and back sounds.
Shortcoming
IIC hearing aids have some limitations, and some patients’ ear canals are not suitable for IIC hearing aids.
Due to the small size of the invisible hearing aid, the receiver in the device is smaller, less operability, and cannot have as many functions as other hearing aids. The performance of hearing aids is not as powerful as other types.
In the process of wearing an invisible hearing aid, due to the small gap between the hearing aid and the ear canal, problems such as ear problems or occlusion or even microphone damage may occur under the influence of sweat and earwax.
Invisible hearing aids are very sensitive to surrounding sounds, and sometimes it is difficult to distinguish certain sounds in the background sound.
Precautions for invisible hearing aids
First, listen to the advice of experts. The process of choosing the right hearing aid can be complicated. The first step is to measure your hearing loss through a hearing test. There are many factors to consider, it is best to get advice from experts , after all, not everyone is suitable for invisible hearing aids. Audiologists have a wealth of knowledge about different types of hearing loss and how to find the best hearing aid for your personal hearing loss.
If you want to reduce certain noises (such as background noise), then you need to consider a type of hearing aid that has sufficient noise reduction management to suit your lifestyle. Be sure to determine your needs before buying.
Invisible hearing aids require timely maintenance and battery replacement. To obtain long-term benefits.
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