{"id":8866,"date":"2020-03-18T16:21:07","date_gmt":"2020-03-18T23:21:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/everhear.com\/?p=8866"},"modified":"2020-03-20T13:50:51","modified_gmt":"2020-03-20T20:50:51","slug":"how-do-hearing-aids-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/everhear.com\/how-do-hearing-aids-work\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do Hearing Aids Work?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you are one of the nearly 48 million Americans with hearing loss, chances are your audiologist has recommended the use of hearing aids<\/a>. These complex electronic devices can help you hear sounds that you have not heard in years. Ever wonder how they do it? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Four\nKey Components of Hearing Aids <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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While hearing aids come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, they all have these same four components. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Microphone<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The\nmicrophone picks up sounds from the environment and converts them into\nelectronic signals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amplifier<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The\namplifier takes these electronic signals and modifies them through filters and\nequalizers, thus increasing the power or loudness to a level that can be heard\nwith your degree of hearing loss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Receiver<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The\nreceiver, also known as the speaker, converts the amplified electronic signals\ninto acoustic signals that can be heard by the users. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Battery\n<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The process\nof picking up and amplifying sounds requires a lot of power. The source of this\npower is a battery. Batteries come in a variety of sizes depending on your\nspecific hearing aid. Newer models contain rechargeable batteries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additional\nHearing Aid Components <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While these four key components are in every hearing aid, the following parts depend on your size and style of device.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Earmold\n<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This\ncustom-made piece sits in the ear and connects to the hearing aid. The piece is\nmade from an impression of your ear to ensure it fits perfectly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ear\nHook<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This\nplastic attachment connects to the hearing aid and loops over the top of the\near. The hook is attached to the hearing aid with a wire or tubing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vent<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A hole is\nrequired in certain hearing aids to allow for air to flow in and out of the\near. This prevents infections and the feeling of a plugged-up ear. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wax\nGuard <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This small\nfilter catches earwax before it can get into the hearing aid. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Volume\nControl <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As the name\nstates, this control determines the volume of sounds. Some newer hearing aids\ndo not have this option, but instead have a cellphone application where the\nuser can adjust the volume, rather than a button on the side of the device. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Understanding\nhow your hearing aid works can help you appreciate how complex the devices are\nand how they can help you hear better. To learn more about how hearing aids can\nhelp or to get started on your hearing journey, contact the experts at\nEvergreen Speech & Hearing Inc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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