Hearing instruments come in different styles and performance
levels. The higher a performance level of a hearing instrument, the
more features it has. Hearing instruments with more features can
address listening needs in more challenging situations and are able
to deliver a higher level of user satisfaction. Factors which may
affect your choice of hearing instrument would be:
- Type and degree of hearing loss
- Listening situations
- Cosmetic needs
- Physical attributes of the ear
- Hand dexterity
- Budget
To select the most suitable hearing instrument for you, you need
to discuss with your hearing healthcare professional to identify your
hearing needs and listening goals.
What questions to ask
Questions you could ask your hearing healthcare professional
about hearing instruments:
- Which hearing instruments are suitable for me?
- Will the hearing instruments be powerful enough if my hearing
loss changes?
- What can I expect from the recommended hearing instruments?
- How long would it take for me to get used to using hearing
instruments?
- Do I need two hearing instruments?
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