{"id":521,"date":"2018-11-21T10:21:41","date_gmt":"2018-11-21T18:21:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fueldev.site\/~oregonen\/hearing-aids\/choosing-a-hearing-aid\/"},"modified":"2019-11-15T15:22:04","modified_gmt":"2019-11-15T23:22:04","slug":"choosing-a-hearing-aid","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/oregonent.com\/audiology\/hearing-aids\/choosing-a-hearing-aid\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing a Hearing Aid"},"content":{"rendered":"<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\r\n{\r\n  \"@context\" : \"http:\/\/schema.org\",\r\n  \"@type\" : \"Article\",\r\n  \"@id\" : \"https:\/\/oregonent.com\/audiology\/hearing-aids\/choosing-a-hearing-aid\/\",\r\n  \"mainEntityOfPage\": {\r\n         \"@type\": \"WebPage\",\r\n         \"@id\": \"https:\/\/oregonent.com\/audiology\/hearing-aids\/choosing-a-hearing-aid\/\"\r\n},\r\n  \"isPartOf\": {\r\n         \"@type\": \"WebSite\",\r\n         \"@id\": \"https:\/\/oregonent.com\/\"\r\n},\r\n  \"name\" : \"Choosing a Hearing Aid\",\r\n  \"author\" : {\r\n    \"@type\" : \"Organization\",\r\n    \"name\" : \"https:\/\/oregonent.com\/\"\r\n  },\r\n  \"datePublished\" : \"2018-11-21\",\/\/ Date format is yyyy-mm-dd\r\n  \"dateModified\" : \"2019-11-19\",\/\/ Date format is yyyy-mm-dd\r\n  \"keywords\" : \"hearing needs, hearing aids, choosing a hearing aid, hearing loss level, hearing aid lifestyle needs, hearing aid features, hearing aid cosmetic options, budget for hearing aid\",\r\n  \"image\": { \r\n\"@type\": \"ImageObject\", \r\n\"url\": \"https:\/\/oregonent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/choosing-hearing-aid.jpg\",\r\n\"description\": \"Medford OR\"\/\/ Ex: Hearing Aids Tucson\r\n},\r\n  \"articleSection\" : \"If you are experiencing hearing loss, odds are good that you\u2019ll benefit from a hearing aid. But choosing the right one is no simple task. Today\u2019s hearing aids are smaller and more feature-packed than their predecessors, offering an array of options.\",\r\n  \"articleBody\" : \"Narrowing the choices down can be tough, but there are a few important things you should take into consideration before choosing a hearing aid. First, you\u2019ll\r\nneed to have an audiologist assess your hearing loss. Severity is measured in degrees, based upon your hearing loss range in decibels.\",\r\n  \"url\" : \"https:\/\/oregonent.com\/audiology\/hearing-aids\/choosing-a-hearing-aid\/\",\r\n  \"headline\" : \"Choosing a Hearing Aid\",\r\n  \"publisher\" : {\r\n    \"@type\" : \"Organization\",\r\n    \"name\" : \"Oregon Ear, Nose & Throat Center\",\r\n    \"logo\": { \r\n\"@type\": \"ImageObject\", \r\n\"url\": \"https:\/\/d28hmol169ag9x.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/main-logo.jpg\",\r\n        \"description\": \"Established in 1948, the Oregon Ear, Nose, and Throat Center is an independent physician group serving Southern Oregon and surrounding regions.Our physicians specialize in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, a field also known as \u201cEar, Nose, and Throat (ENT).\u201d We provide specialty medical and surgical care of the head and neck.\r\n\"\r\n}\r\n  }\r\n}\r\n<\/script>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/oregonent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/choosing-hearing-aid.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-866\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you are\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/oregonent.com\/audiology\/hearing-loss\/hearing-loss-faqs\/\">experiencing hearing loss<\/a>, odds are good that you\u2019ll benefit from a hearing\r\naid. But choosing the right one is no simple task. <strong>Today\u2019s hearing aids are\r\nsmaller and more feature-packed than their predecessors<\/strong>, offering an array of\r\noptions. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Narrowing the\r\nchoices down can be tough, but there are a few important things you should take\r\ninto consideration before choosing a hearing aid. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are Your Hearing Needs?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>First, you\u2019ll\r\nneed to have an audiologist <a href=\"https:\/\/oregonent.com\/audiology\/hearing-loss\/hearing-tests\/\">assess your hearing loss<\/a>. Severity is measured in\r\ndegrees, based upon your hearing loss range in decibels. It ranges from normal\r\n(-10 to 15 dB) to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthyhearing.com\/report\/52948-Hearing-aids-for-profound-hearing-loss\" title=\"Hearing aids for profound hearing loss | Healthy Hearing\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">profound loss (91+ dB)<\/a>, with a total of seven different degrees. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Equally\r\nimportant is the frequency of your hearing loss<\/strong>. Conductive hearing loss\r\nresulting from damage to the outer or middle ear affects low frequency sounds,\r\nwhile sensorineural hearing loss, in which damage occurs to the inner ear,\r\nresults in a loss of high frequency sounds. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>You\u2019ll need to\r\nchoose a hearing aid that targets the frequencies you have trouble\r\ncomprehending. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are Your Lifestyle Needs?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Functionality\r\nis an important consideration. With so many available features, you\u2019ll need to\r\ndecide which ones matter most to you. Popular features include:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul><li>Directional\r\nmicrophones.<\/li><li>Feedback\r\nsuppression. <\/li><li>Amplifiers. <\/li><li>Digital noise\r\nreduction. <\/li><li>Wax guards.<\/li><li>Automatic\r\nvolume control.<\/li><li>Bluetooth\u00ae\r\nconnectivity. <\/li><\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Extra features\r\nare also available. Speak with your audiologist about the pros and cons of\r\nthese features. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>You\u2019ll also\r\nhave to <strong>take into account your lifestyle needs<\/strong>. Whether you enjoy quiet,\r\nintimate gatherings with a few close friends or an active outdoors lifestyle\r\nthat includes a lot of background noise, there is a hearing aid designed\r\nspecifically for your activity level. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is Your Cosmetic Preference? <\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Cosmetic\r\npreference is a key factor in choosing a hearing aid. Since you\u2019ll be wearing\r\nit every day, <strong>it\u2019s got to not only feel good but appeal to your confidence<\/strong>. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Hearing aids\r\nare <a href=\"https:\/\/oregonent.com\/audiology\/hearing-aids\/hearing-aid-types\/\">available in a variety of sizes and styles<\/a>, some visible while others are\r\nimplanted deep within the ear canal, rendering them virtually undetectable.\r\nMany are custom-molded to fit each individual\u2019s ears. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is Your Budget? <\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Finally, there\r\nis cost. Price will be a factor, but be sure to consider your specific hearing\r\nneeds when making this decision. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Investing in\r\nan inexpensive hearing aid that is ineffective is a waste of money; conversely,\r\nyou don\u2019t want to overspend on features that won\u2019t benefit you. Your\r\naudiologist can offer suggestions that will point you in the right direction. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Call <span class=\"company-name \">Oregon Ear, Nose &amp; Throat Center<\/span> at <a href=\"tel:+15417797331\" class=\"phone \"> <span class=\"phNum\">(541) 779-7331<\/span><\/a> for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are experiencing hearing loss, odds are good that you\u2019ll benefit from a hearing aid. But choosing the right one is no simple task. Today\u2019s hearing aids are smaller and more feature-packed than their predecessors, offering an array of options. 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