The top 5 hearing aid myths exposed
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The document discusses and debunks 5 common myths about hearing aids. Myth 1 is that hearing aids are not effective, but a study found they significantly improved speech recognition and reduced communication problems. Myth 2 is that hearing aids are big and bulky, but they now come in various small, nearly invisible sizes. Myth 3 is that hearing aids are too expensive, but like other electronics, prices vary depending on needs and features. Myth 4 is that hearing aids can be bought online more cheaply, but proper fitting requires professional programming. Myth 5 is that hearing aids are uncomfortable and hard to use, but digital aids dynamically process sound without manual adjustments or can be controlled by phone.
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![Hearing Aid Myths
Most hearing aid
myths are based
on the problems
associated with
the older analog
models.
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those problems
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![Myth # 1: Hearing aids are not
effective
Reality: A study reported in the Journal of the American Medical
Association comparing the effectiveness of three popular types of
hearing aids concluded that:
Each [hearing aid] circuit markedly improved speech
recognition, with greater improvement observed for soft
and conversationally loud speech....All 3 circuits
significantly reduced the frequency of problems
encountered in verbal communication....Each circuit
provided significant benefit in quiet and noisy listening
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The document discusses and debunks 5 common myths about hearing aids. Myth 1 is that hearing aids are not effective, but a study found they significantly improved speech recognition and reduced communication problems. Myth 2 is that hearing aids are big and bulky, but they now come in various small, nearly invisible sizes. Myth 3 is that hearing aids are too expensive, but they range in price depending on features and most patients feel the benefits are worth the cost. Myth 4 is that hearing aids can be bought online more cheaply, but they need to be professionally fitted to individual hearing needs. Myth 5 is that hearing aids are uncomfortable and hard to use, but digital aids are easy to use and can even be controlled by phone.The Top 5 Hearing Aid Myths Exposed
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The document discusses and debunks 5 common myths about hearing aids. Myth 1 is that hearing aids are not effective, but a study found they significantly improved speech recognition and reduced communication problems. Myth 2 is that hearing aids are big and bulky, but they now come in various small, nearly invisible sizes. Myth 3 is that hearing aids are too expensive, but they range in price depending on needs and features. Myth 4 is that hearing aids can be bought online more cheaply, but they require professional fitting to each person's hearing loss. Myth 5 is that hearing aids are uncomfortable and hard to use, but digital aids are designed for maximum ease of use.The Top 5 Hearing Aid Myths Exposed
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This document exposes and debunks 5 common myths about hearing aids. Myth #1 is that hearing aids are not effective, but a study found they significantly improved speech recognition and reduced communication problems. Myth #2 is that hearing aids are big and bulky, but they now come in various small, nearly invisible sizes. Myth #3 is that hearing aids are too expensive, but like other electronics, prices vary depending on needs and features. Myth #4 is that hearing aids can be bought online more cheaply, but proper fitting requires professional programming based on an individual's hearing test. Myth #5 is that hearing aids are uncomfortable and hard to use, but digital aids are easy to use and can even be controlled by phone.The Top 5 Hearing Aid Myths Exposed
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This document exposes and debunks 5 common myths about hearing aids. Myth #1 is that hearing aids are not effective, but a study found they significantly improved speech recognition and reduced communication problems. Myth #2 is that hearing aids are big and bulky, but they now come in various small, nearly invisible sizes. Myth #3 is that hearing aids are too expensive, but like other electronics, prices vary depending on needs and features. Myth #4 is that hearing aids can be bought online more cheaply, but proper fitting requires professional programming based on an individual's hearing loss. Myth #5 is that hearing aids are uncomfortable and hard to use, but digital aids are designed for maximum ease of use and some can be controlledSimilar to The top 5 hearing aid myths exposed (11)
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This document exposes and debunks 5 common myths about hearing aids. Myth #1 is that hearing aids are not effective, but studies have shown they significantly improve speech recognition and reduce communication problems. Myth #2 is that hearing aids are big and bulky, but they now come in various small, nearly invisible sizes. Myth #3 is that hearing aids are too expensive, but like other electronics, prices vary with features and performance. Myth #4 is that hearing aids can be bought online more cheaply, but proper fitting requires professional programming. Myth #5 is that hearing aids are uncomfortable and hard to use, but digital aids are easy to use and control.The top 5 hearing aid myths exposed
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This document exposes and debunks 5 common myths about hearing aids. Myth #1 is that hearing aids are not effective, but studies have shown they significantly improve speech recognition and reduce communication problems. Myth #2 is that hearing aids are big and bulky, but they now come in various small, nearly invisible sizes. Myth #3 is that hearing aids are too expensive, but like other electronics, prices vary depending on features and performance. Myth #4 is that hearing aids can be bought online more cheaply, but proper fitting requires professional programming. Myth #5 is that hearing aids are uncomfortable to use, but digital aids are easy to operate without manual adjustments.The Top 5 Hearing Aid Myths Exposed
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This document exposes and debunks 5 common myths about hearing aids. Myth #1 is that hearing aids are not effective, but a study found they significantly improved speech recognition and reduced communication problems. Myth #2 is that hearing aids are big and bulky, but they now come in various small, nearly invisible sizes. Myth #3 is that hearing aids are too expensive, but like other electronics, prices vary depending on needs and features. Myth #4 is that hearing aids can be bought online more cheaply, but proper fitting requires professional programming based on an individual's hearing loss. Myth #5 is that hearing aids are uncomfortable and hard to use, but digital aids make adjustments automatically and can even be controlled by phone.The Top 5 Hearing Aid Myths Exposed
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This document exposes and debunks 5 common myths about hearing aids. Myth #1 is that hearing aids are not effective, but a study found they significantly improved speech recognition and reduced communication problems. Myth #2 is that hearing aids are big and bulky, but they now come in various small, nearly invisible sizes. Myth #3 is that hearing aids are too expensive, but like other electronics, prices vary depending on needs and features. Myth #4 is that hearing aids can be bought online more cheaply, but proper fitting requires professional programming based on an individual's hearing loss. Myth #5 is that hearing aids are uncomfortable and hard to use, but digital aids are easy to use and can even be controlled by phone.The Top 5 Hearing Aid Myths Exposed
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This document exposes and debunks 5 common myths about hearing aids. It summarizes that while older analog hearing aids had problems, modern digital hearing aids are small, effective, and easy to use. Each myth is addressed in turn, with evidence and studies cited to show that contrary to the myths, hearing aids today are not ineffective, bulky, too expensive, unable to be properly fitted without consultation, or difficult to operate. The document encourages readers not to be deterred by myths from improving their hearing.The Top 5 Hearing Aid Myths Exposed
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This document exposes and debunks 5 common myths about hearing aids. Myth #1 is that hearing aids are not effective, but a study found they significantly improved speech recognition and reduced communication problems. Myth #2 is that hearing aids are big and bulky, but they now come in various small, nearly invisible sizes. Myth #3 is that hearing aids are too expensive, but like other electronics, prices vary depending on needs and features. Myth #4 is that hearing aids can be bought online more cheaply, but proper fitting requires professional programming based on an individual's hearing test. Myth #5 is that hearing aids are uncomfortable and hard to use, but digital aids are designed for ease of use and some can be controlled byThe Top 5 Hearing Aid Myths Exposed
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The document discusses and debunks 5 common myths about hearing aids. Myth 1 is that hearing aids are not effective, but a study found they significantly improved speech recognition and reduced communication problems. Myth 2 is that hearing aids are big and bulky, but they now come in various small, nearly invisible sizes. Myth 3 is that hearing aids are too expensive, but they range in price depending on needs and features. Myth 4 is that hearing aids can be bought online more cheaply, but they need to be professionally fitted to individual hearing loss. Myth 5 is that hearing aids are uncomfortable and hard to use, but digital aids are easy to use and can even be controlled by phone.The Top 5 Hearing Aid Myths Exposed
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The top 5 hearing aid myths exposed
- 1. The Top 5 Hearing Aid Myths Exposed
- 2. Hearing Aid Myths Most hearing aid myths are based on the problems associated with the older analog models. By photo taken by Udo Schr旦ter (Own work) [GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html) or CC-BY-SA-3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/)], via Wikimedia Commons
- 3. But todays digital technology solves those problems By ReSound (ReSound) [CC BY 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
- 4. Myth # 1: Hearing aids are not effective Myth # 2: Hearing aids are big and bulky Myth # 3: Hearing aids are too expensive Myth # 4: You can save time and money buying hearing aids online Myth # 5: Hearing aids are uncomfortable and difficult to operate The Myths
- 5. Myth # 1: Hearing aids are not effective Reality: A study reported in the Journal of the American Medical Association comparing the effectiveness of three popular types of hearing aids concluded that: Each [hearing aid] circuit markedly improved speech recognition, with greater improvement observed for soft and conversationally loud speech....All 3 circuits significantly reduced the frequency of problems encountered in verbal communication....Each circuit provided significant benefit in quiet and noisy listening situations.
- 6. Myth # 2: Hearing aids are big and bulky Reality: Hearing aids come in various sizes, with some models that are nearly invisible when worn. Micro-behind-the-ear Completely-in-the- canal Half Shell
- 7. Myth # 3: Hearing aids are too expensive Reality: As with most consumer electronics, hearing aids range in price depending on performance and features. While you may not wantor needthe top of the line hearing aids, you can probably find a pair that matches your needs, preferences, and budget. Most patients also feel that the value of better hearing and a better life is usually well worth the cost.
- 8. Myth # 4: You can save time and money buying hearing aids online Reality: Would you buy a pair of prescription glasses online without first consulting your eye doctor, having an eye exam, and obtaining your prescription? Probably not, and buying hearing aids is very similar. Hearing aids need to be professionally programmed by a hearing specialist according to your unique hearing loss characteristics. Otherwise, its like wearing someone elses prescription glasses.
- 9. Myth # 5: Hearing aids are uncomfortable and difficult to operate Reality: Digital hearing aids dynamically process sound with a small computer chip so that you dont have to worry about manual adjustments; additionally, some digital hearing aids can even be controlled through your mobile phone. The bottom line: digital hearing aids are being manufactured with maximum ease-of-use in mind.
- 10. Dont let the hearing aid myths stop you from enhancing your life with better hearing! Phone: (503) 877-1684 Tollfree: (888) 539-9221 www.salemaudiologyclinic.com