{"id":639,"date":"2020-07-15T14:58:03","date_gmt":"2020-07-15T21:58:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hearingaidreno.com\/?p=639"},"modified":"2021-06-15T15:44:06","modified_gmt":"2021-06-15T22:44:06","slug":"choosing-the-right-hearing-aid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hearingaidreno.com\/choosing-the-right-hearing-aid\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing the Right Hearing Aid"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>While hearing aids can\u2019t restore normal hearing, they can improve your communication abilities and quality of life by amplifying sounds you\u2019ve been missing to a level your inner ears can detect. If you\u2019ve started researching <a href=\"https:\/\/hearingaidreno.com\">what hearing aids are<\/a> on the market, you may feel overwhelmed by the choices. With the help of an audiologist, you can find a device that matches your hearing loss, lifestyle and budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To get started, we\u2019ve compiled a guide of <a href=\"https:\/\/hearingaidreno.com\/hearing-aids\/\">different hearing aids styles<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Hearing Aids Work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1254\" height=\"836\" src=\"https:\/\/hearingaidreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/full-hearing-aid-flying-hotel-room.jpg\" alt=\"Young man looking at his phone with a hearing aid in his ear\" class=\"wp-image-1060\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hearingaidreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/full-hearing-aid-flying-hotel-room.jpg 1254w, https:\/\/hearingaidreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/full-hearing-aid-flying-hotel-room-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1254px) 100vw, 1254px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter the style of hearing aid, they all utilize the same basic parts to help you hear. Small microphones collect sounds from the environment, then a computer chip with an amplifier converts the incoming sound into digital code. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/hearing-loss\/in-depth\/hearing-aids\/art-20044116\" title=\"Hearing aids: How to choose the right one | Mayo Clinic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">hearing aid is programmed to analyze and adjust sound based on your unique hearing loss<\/a>, then the amplified signals are converted back into soundwaves and delivered to your ears through little speakers called receivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hearing Aid Styles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Below the most common hearing aid styles are listed from smallest (and most discreet) to largest (and most powerful).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Completely-in-the-canal (CIC) or mini CIC<\/strong>. These devices are molded to fit the inside of the ear canal and are best for adults with mild to moderate hearing loss.<\/li><li><strong>In-the-canal (ITC). <\/strong>This model is custom-molded and fits partly in the ear canal. It also improves mild to moderate hearing loss in adults.<\/li><li><strong>In-the-ear (ITE). <\/strong>These devices are custom-made to fit most of the bowl-shaped area of the outer ear (full shell) or just the lower part (half shell). Both versions can treat mild to severe hearing loss.<\/li><li><strong>Behind-the-ear (BTE). <\/strong>These devices include a custom earmold which connects over the ear via tube to the receiver. They are appropriate for all ages and nearly any type of hearing loss.<\/li><li><strong>Receiver-in-canal (RIC) or receiver-in-the-ear (RITE). <\/strong>This style is similar to BTE except the receiver is located in the ear canal and a wire, rather than a tube, connects the two pieces.<\/li><li><strong>Open-fit. <\/strong>This device is a variation of a BTE hearing aid except it keeps the ear canal very open, allowing low-frequency sounds to enter the ear naturally and high-frequency sounds to be amplified through the hearing aid.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learn More About Hearing Aids<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hearingaidreno.com\/hearing-aid-fact-fiction\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1091\">Hearing Aid Fact &amp; Fiction<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><p>Call <span class=\"company-name \">LeMay Hearing &amp; Balance<\/span> at <a href=\"tel:+17753235566\" class=\"phone \"> <span class=\"phNum\">(775) 323-5566<\/span><\/a> for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While hearing aids can\u2019t restore normal hearing, they can improve your communication abilities and quality of life by amplifying sounds you\u2019ve been missing to a level your inner ears can detect. If you\u2019ve started researching what hearing aids are on the market, you may feel overwhelmed by the choices. 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