AGE RELATED

NOISE

ILLNESS

DRUG INDUCED

GENETICS -HEREDITY

ACCIDENT

When ear receives more

than

30 DB of sound then

hear Loss (Deafness)

Occurs

TYPES OF HEARNG AIDS :

IIC: Invisible in Canal

RIC: Receiver in canal

CIC: Completely in canal

ITE: In The Ear

BTE: Behind The Ear

This is the latest development ofhearing aid in the open ear. The sound is so clear and looks stylish and sound is received through a very thin transparent tube connected tothe end of the speaker.

Sound waves enter through the microphone

The received Sound will be amplified & sent to receiver

From the receiver the signal is channeled into the ear canal

Then the amplified sound is listen by the deaf people

MAINTAINANCE OF A HEARING AID:

Proper maintenance and care will extend the life of your hearing aid. Keep hearing aids away from heat and moisture.Clean hearing aids as instructed. Earwax and ear drainage can damage a hearing aid.Turn off hearing aids when they are not in use.Replace dead batteries immediately.Keep replacement batteries and small aids away from children and pets.Check batteries, clean regularly with a soft cloth.Invest in a hearing aid dehumidifierClean away ear wax. Clean the hearing aid’s microphone screen Replace BTE hearing aid tubing. Before you go to sleep let the aid be kept it safe. Avoid extreme heat or cold.

Hearing aids usually improve the user's social, psychological and physical sense of well-being.

It gets a better relationship with your family.

Improve your physical well being.

Feel more independent and secure.

You can easily participate in all social gatherings.

Can increase your social contacts.

Be able to do better in your job.