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HOW TO EVALUATE THE EFFECTS OF A HEARING AID

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Hey doctor, how do i know your   hearing aids   is good? Yes, there is the methods of hearing aid effect evaluation include sound field test, hearing aid threshold, speech test, real ear analysis, and questionnaire.   1.Hearing aid hearing threshold evaluation: Verification of the sound adjustment of the hearing aid by waving the smallest sound that can be heard after wearing the hearing aid, which is one of the most widely used verification methods.   2. Questionnaire survey evaluation: It refers to whether the hearing aids after fitting can achieve the desired effect. Audiologists need to make subjective judgments on the benefit effect and final effect of the patient through a standardized questionnaire. This method is used more abroad.   3. Speech test: After wearing the hearing aid, play the recorded vocabulary list through headphones or speakers. This list is divided into monosyllables, two-syllables and short sentences. When the user hears a word, he repeats it, and records the n

HOW TO PROTECT OUR HEARING

25dB is considered normal hearing, 25-40dB is considered mild hearing impairment. Hearing loss can lead to impairment in interaction, so we have to pay more attention to the hearing problems. If there is an abnormality, further examination of the ear is recommended. An otoscopy can be performed to identify the specific cause and treat it as soon as possible to avoid further hearing loss. Follow are tips for protecting our hearing in the daily life: 1. Stay away from noise, which can damage the inner ear and accelerate the onset and development of early age-related deafness, so avoid exposure to noise, especially to firecrackers, explosions and strong gongs and drums, etc.   2. Early detection and treatment.   3. Quit smoking and drinking, do not use ototoxic drugs, etc.; nicotine and alcohol can directly damage the auditory nerve, and long-term heavy smoking and drinking can also lead to cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, resulting in insufficient blood supply to the inner ea