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HOW DO YOU CARE FOR YOUR BTE HEARING AIDS AT HOME ON A ROUTINE BASIS LIKE A PRO?

BTE hearing aids are pricey devices for the general public, so learning how to clean and maintain them at home is a good practice to extend their life. Compared to most electronics, hearing aids are used in a more demanding environment. Here is a list of  BTE  hearing aid  care things you can do every day to help keep your hearing aids working properly.If you have any questions about hearing aids, please feel free to contact us through medical12@spiethgroup.com for help.   BTE Hearing Aid Care Checklist Daily ●Using a battery tester, check the battery.  Replace the old battery with a new one immediately if the battery is low or does not work at all. Leaving old batteries in your hearing aid can lead to corrosion, which can be severe enough to cause the hearing aid to stop working. Therefore, it is a good idea to carry a spare battery with you to prevent the hearing aid from suddenly running out of power and not working. ●Examine the microphone connector for debris (dirt, wax). If block

BTE VS. RIC HEARING AIDS: WHICH ONE IS MORE SUITABLE FOR ME?

If you have started thinking about purchasing an additional medical device that will help you hear, it is absolutely normal to worry about which one to choose and which one to keep.There are several types of hearing aids available on the market today, but the two most popular types are  receiver-in-the-canal  (RIC) and  behind-the-ear  (BTE) hearing aids. Although these two styles look similar in appearance and have some similar features and benefits, having a few critical differences sets them apart.   Similarities between  BTE  hearing aids and  RIC  hearing aids RIC and BTE hearing aids both have a hard case or housing which is located behind the ear. The case houses most (or in some cases all) of the hearing aid’s electronic components, such as the microphone, amplifier, digital chip and speaker. The two styles also come with a headset placed in an earbud, which can be either a custom ear cup or a non-custom ear dome. The headset is connected to the hearing aid via a tube, ear hook

SEVEN THINGS YOU NEED TO PAY ATTENTION TO BEFORE YOU BUY A HEARING AID

If you are currently planning to purchase   hearing aids , here are some considerations for a smooth purchase of the right hearing aid for you.   Go for a physical exam. Going to your doctor to exclude correctable causes of hearing loss, such as ear wax or infection. And get your hearing tested by an audiologist (hearing specialist).   Seek a recommendation from a reputable audiologist. Ask your doctor for a referral if you don’t know a good audiologist. An audiologist will evaluate your hearing, assist you in selecting the most suitable hearing aid and adjust the device to match your needs. If you have hearing loss in both ears, you can get the best results with two hearing aids.   Inquire about a probation period. Hearing aids are often available for a trial period. Allow some time for you to get used to the device and make a decision about whether it is appropriate for you. Have your audiologist put the trial cost in writing, whether that amount is included in the final cost of the