Published by Nicole Aaronson, MD, MBA, CPE, FACS, FAAP — Written by Rachel Ann Tee-Melegrito
Hearing loss can affect a person’s life, work, and relationships. Hearing aids and cochlear implants can amplify sounds and make them easier for people to hear.
This article explores the difference between cochlear implants and hearing aids, what to consider before buying these devices, several products a person might want to consider, and why hearing tests are important.
What are hearing aids? Hearing aids are small, battery-operated devices that a person can wear in or behind the ear. They help people with mild-to-profound hearing loss hear better by amplifying sounds. Hearing aids comprise three parts:
a microphone, which receives and converts sound waves into electrical signals
an amplifier, which magnifies the sound
a speaker, which sends the amplified sound into the person’s ear
Most hearing aids feature different sound profiles suitable for multiple sound environments, such as a quiet room and a busy stadium....
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