Do you know how hearing aids work ,well its an interesting story.The BTE(behind the ear) has revolutionised the hearing aid technology,the electronics are in a separate case fitted behind the ear, sound is directed from the hearing aid through a tubing and ear mould to the ear drum .These hearing aids vary from a basic technology to a highly advanced digital computerised technology where the chip is programmed by the doctor and computer according to every individuals specific needs .This type is available in different sizes and colors to suit individual needs.All aids available in the market have at least one year guarantee.
There are a variety of devices available in the market the ultimate in digital computerised technology coming from Seimens namely the Acuris costing around $1650 having the following features:
1)Acuris from Seimens features:
E2E(ear to ear) wireless functions-(you make adjustments to one side and both get adjusted so it works in total harmony),extremely advanced digital signal processing with 16bands/8 channels(sound slices used to adjust gain and compression respectively),high-speed feedback and remote control option.
2)Triano from Seimens costing around $1650 is again by far one of the technologically advanced aids. This has a unique speech comfort system, smooth listening, intelligent circuitry(can separate voices from background noises) and 16channels / 8 bands.
The advanced variety of hearing aids is computerised but not as advanced as the ultimate Acuris and Triano .The Rexton Regata and Targa are an advanced variety costing around $1000.Phonex,Widex,Resound and Beltone are other brands available in the market with digital and Analogue varieties.
One must know how to take care of hearing aids from safe storage, keeping it away from water and regular servicing along with regular checkups with your doctor.