FAQs about Hearing Aids

FAQs about Hearing Aids

You and your physician at Ear, Nose & Throat Surgeons of Western New England in Springfield, Northampton, and Ware, MA agree that you should begin wearing hearing aids. These state-of-the-art digital devices literally change people's lives. Do you have questions about hearing aid?

Frequently asked questions about hearing aids

Will my hearing aid help me right away? Hearing aids help people with sensorineural hearing loss. This damage to the sensitive hair cells in the inner ear changes how well you understand speech and other sounds particularly in noisy environments. The American Academy of Otolaryngology states that most people adjust to their hearing aids over a period of weeks. These experts recommend you experiment with your hearing aids in a variety of environments and pay attention to improvements in your day to day function.

My audiologist says my hearing aids feature digital technology. What does this mean? Your Springfield hearing aids feature the latest in sound reception and transmission with fully programmable features. Your audiologist can adjust your device to receive and interpret a wide range of sound frequencies for individualized hearing correction. Simply put, your hearing aid is not just a little speaker. It is a completely customizable device suited to your needs and preferences.

I will be wearing a behind-the-ear hearing aid. Why is this type best for me? Your ENT physician and audiologist confer on the results of your physical examination and audiology tests such as tone audiometry and word recognition. Then, the audiologist recommends the devices suited to your hearing loss and your lifestyle. Typically, behind-the-ear devices help people with mild to even profound losses and with tinnitus, a buzzing or roaring sound in the ears. These hearing aids are fully programmable and interface with TVs and cell phones.

How long will my hearing aid last? Ear, Nose & Throat Surgeons of Western New England offers innovative Northeast Hearing Instruments. Available in a variety of styles, these hearing aids last for five to 10 years or longer with good care. Your audiology staff provides ongoing hearing aid service to all patients.

Is care difficult? No, it's not. Simply replace your batteries as needed, keep your hearing aid dry and avoid applying hair spray or other hair care products while you are wearing your hearing aid.

Hear what you are missing

There's no need to suffer with hearing loss. Today's hearing aids are simply amazing. To learn more, schedule a consultation with one of our audiologists at Ear, Nose & Throat Surgeons of Western New England. You'll love the help you receive and the improvement in your hearing! We have three convenient locations in Springfield, Northhampton, and Ware, MA.