Features of in-ear hearing aids, who can wear them and who can't. The best hearing aids according to customer reviews New generation hearing aids invisible

One of the clear signs of age-related hearing loss is a more complex perception of female voices. Due to the fact that the female voice has a higher frequency than the male one, people with hearing problems stop picking it up. But hearing loss is not always a sign of age, it can be a consequence of previous diseases, rupture of the eardrum, impaired blood flow, etc. A high-quality hearing aid will help restore the sound picture of the world.

What are the varieties depending on the method of attachment? How to choose the right device and which company will help rating the best hearing aids in 2018.

Name	price, rub.	Briefly about the main
		One of the smallest hearing aids on the market and 30% smaller than traditional in-ear hearing aids.
		Tiny economy chip with no wireless features, giving 40dB gain.
		State-of-the-art adaptive signal processing with a more organized soundstage.
		Increase the sound by 48 dB. The maximum volume is 135 dB.

		Design using Invisible Open Technology (IOT) technology.
		The first economy class device with an audibility range expander and a SmartSpeak voice message generator.
		Despite the size, they give more amplification and than in-the-ear models.
		Analog for the correction of mild, moderate and moderately severe hearing loss, including with FUNG.
		Digital heavy-duty 8-channel device with automatic switching to a mobile phone.
		Convenient and simple with 3 channels of sound processing and the ability to customize.
		Heavy duty for compensation of I-IV degree of hearing loss.

Types of hearing aids

Today, there are 4 main types on sale:

Pocket;
behind the ear;
intra-ear;
intracanal.

In turn, pocket and behind-the-ear are divided into analog and digital. The choice of this or that device is determined by age, degree of hearing loss and ease of use.

Pocket

The most inexpensive devices available to almost all pensioners and the elderly. The device consists of an insert inserted into the auditory canal and a block with control levers. The device does not interfere, whistle and acoustic feedback.

Behind the ear

Simple and reliable, not "striking" in the eye, easy to use. It consists of a microphone with an insert in the auditory canal and an operating part behind the ear. Operation is not always easy for older people, since you need to move the wheel (analogue) to adjust the volume.

It is more convenient to choose a digital model with automatic tuning. For mild hearing loss, you can choose a device with a remote receiver (RIC), which improves the sound and does not cause acoustic interference.

Intra-ear

In-the-ear and in-the-ear devices are difficult to use by the elderly due to their small size and sensitivity to earwax. These models are more suitable for young people, but with certain limitations - there is no external or otitis media, and there has not been a rupture of the eardrum.

Intracanal ear tips

With the most snug fit, the sound of the device almost corresponds to natural. The earbuds are made of PVC or silicone, they are standard or made to order according to the impression of the ear. An impression is made by a hearing prosthetist using a silicone mass and a cotton pad. The procedure is painless and absolutely necessary for the quality of the hearing aid. The average is 3 months.

Devices of the smallest size among other varieties of hearing aids. They are very compact and are located quite deep in the auditory canal, therefore they are invisible to people around them.

WIDEX UNIQUE CIC-MICRO

Representative of the new Widex Dream collection. Comfortable in-the-canal hearing aid with invisable technology - “there is no less”. Compensates for mild to moderate hearing loss. Unique are more discerning than other hearing aids. Equipped with advanced A/D converters to create a wide range of perception, intelligent self-adjustment and a wind noise reduction system resulting in an improvement in SNR (signal-to-noise ratio) by 8.4 dB. A 10 type battery is used.

WIDEX UNIQUE CIC-MICRO

Degree of hearing loss I-III, maximum power 118 dB, maximum gain 61 dB. An ultra-compact CALL-DEX device is available as an option for transferring conversations directly to hearing aids from a mobile phone.

Phonak (Switzerland) newest series of in-the-ear devices. The smallest body of any in-the-ear model contains powerful technologies for recognizing the surrounding acoustic environment. Virto V instantly change settings depending on where the person is. The Virto V series implements the AutoSense OS sound processing algorithm, which copes with speech recognition in conditions of strong noise, echo, listening to music.

The Virto series is divided into 4 price categories - Economy, Standard, Business and Premium. They differ in the set of functions, the number of channels and programs for recognizing the acoustic environment. Phonak Virto V50-nano is a representative of the economy segment, it gives a maximum gain of 40 dB.

Using the AutoSense OS algorithm, Fonak recognizes and adapts to a wide variety of acoustic situations. Reduces vehicle-specific broadband noise, making communication easier and reducing hearing strain. Detects reverb frequency and reduces gain, eliminating distortion and increasing comfort.

A family of miniature devices with the most complete functionality. Suitable for all types of hearing loss grades 1-4. Oticon Agil digital 15-channel hearing aids offer the latest adaptive signal processing, maximum sound quality with a frequency range of up to 10 kHz and wireless audiology.

Spatial Sound 2.0 is specifically designed to preserve the surround characteristics and naturalness of the input sound. Speech Guard focuses on speech and makes it easier to understand the speaker. The family includes everything from CIC to BTE Power, including two attractive new models: CIC Power (up to 90 dB PS) and the very small RITE model (up to 110 dB PS).

AGIL CIC is a premium programmable hearing aid with Dynamic Feedback Cancellation 2 (DFC2) binaural, enhanced bass, music expansion and 3-level noise control.

In-the-ear devices are not suitable for hearing loss greater than 70 dB, while behind-the-ear models allow hearing with hearing loss greater than 120 dB. The choice of device should correspond to the degree of hearing loss. With the first degree of hearing loss, with an audibility threshold of 40 dB, any model will do, including in-ear and in-the-ear, if there are no problems with their installation in the ear canal.

Axon K-82

Amplifies the sound by 48 dB. The kit includes 3 ear pads (nozzles) for different sizes of ears, so you can easily choose the optimal ear size. Sound quality is checked at medium volume.

The device is powered by a battery, which is enough for 12 days of continuous operation. It is stored in a special hard case complete with nozzles.

The package includes the device itself, 3 nozzles of different sizes and a storage case. The case is made of plastic, the maximum volume: 135 dB, the sensitivity is above 50 dB. Color flesh-beige, weight 3 gr.

Digital channel intra-ear with wireless technologies. Developed on the latest primax and pure platform. The innovative SpeechMaster function activates all functions, including binaural ones, according to environmental changes to emphasize the speaker's voice and reduce the listener's effort in every acoustic situation.

This is achieved through three key technologies:

Noise reduction - suppresses ambient noise.
Directionality - focuses in the direction of the speaker.
Amplification - amplifies the speaker's voice compared to the ambient noise.

All Insio primax models can be controlled remotely. There are 48 signal processing channels, 6 acoustic programs, 2 directional microphones, extended bandwidth, adaptive streaming control and feedback suppression. Recognizes and highlights speech at a distance of 3 steps.

In-the-ear gadget based on Invisible Open Technology (IOT) technology. Patented external microphone technology - its location provides complete protection against wind noise and speech intelligibility in all sound situations. The device is fully automatic - no setting needs to be adjusted manually.

Natural vents are present, which allows you to naturally hear your own voice and avoid the feeling of stuffy ear. The system, which clearly determines the presence of speech in the signal, works individually in each channel. Noise is suppressed, but speech is not affected.

Most often, older people are prescribed behind-the-ear devices. They are easy to put on and use, you can achieve maximum purity of sounds. At the same time, it is imperative that the earmold matches the anatomical features of the ear and does not cause problems, pain and discomfort when worn.

Widex Mind 220

The Widex Mind™ 220 Series is designed with innovative Audibility Extender and SmartSpeak technology to improve sound quality and wearer comfort.

Audibility Extender (frequency transposition) makes high frequency sounds audible again. For example, speech such as children's voices, birdsong, etc. The principle of operation is based on the transfer of inaudible high-frequency sounds to a lower frequency region, where they are perceived by the cells of the cochlea.

SmartSpeak uses actual speech to indicate functionality. For example, the system will warn you that the batteries are running low, that a particular program has been selected, etc.

Behind-the-ear and in-the-ear models are available to order.

Economy behind-the-ear devices with quality sound, elegant looks and reliable technology. Suitable for patients with 1-2 degrees of hearing loss. They are adjusted using special software according to the results of the audiogram.

13 type batteries are used for power supply. Oticon Get BTE has 4 channels and 4 programs. Benefits include high quality audio processing on the RISE platform, 100% feedback protection, quick and intuitive setup, direct audio input (DAI), FM compatibility and a program switch indicator.

Analog hearing aid in a miniature body for the correction of mild, moderate and moderately severe hearing loss, including FUNG. Producer Istok-Audio (Russia). Body type behind the ear (BTE). Average power level.

Provides a high degree of speech intelligibility, while maintaining the natural ratio of sounds of different volumes. Due to surface mount technology, it is reliable in operation, simple, objective, there is nothing to break there. The sensitive telecoil provides greater volume and clarity when talking on the phone.

Compact sound amplifying device to help people with hearing impairments. It has a microphone for capturing external sounds and encoding them into digital form, a microprocessor (which amplifies and processes the digital signal), a miniature loudspeaker that transmits sound directly into the auditory canal, and a battery.

Unitron 360+

Digital heavy duty 8 channel hearing aid with 2 automatic and 3 manual listening programs, adaptive directional microphone. Among the advantages - suppression of impulse noise AntiShock, suppression of feedback, wind noise, acoustic interference. Automatically switches to phone.

360 digital devices adopt 8-channel sound processing system, automatically adapt to the surrounding sound environment. Speech highlighting function has been implemented. The devices are equipped with a program switch and a volume control. The new housing design protects against water penetration.

Widex Menu ME-9

Digital, easily customizable to individual patient needs. It is sold in a convenient plastic case. The case is durable, so it is unlikely that you can accidentally damage the device inside it. Frequency range 100-7500 Hz, recommended for 1-3 degrees of hearing loss. Operating time without battery replacement 325 hours.

The device itself is a behind-the-ear part in a plastic case and silicone elements, including an insert. The size is small, and the behind-the-ear part is not thick, slightly expanding towards the end for better fixation on the auricle. The silicone insert is made individually for a particular patient's ear. It takes a week to make. That is, the selection of a hearing aid is carried out in two stages: a hearing test and the choice of a model at the first appointment, and at the second appointment, the doctor will give a completely finished hearing aid and adjust it.

Heavy-duty standard digital behind-the-ear hearing aid developed on the Venture platform. Designed to compensate I-IV degree of hearing loss, including for the deaf. Runs on 13 batteries. Manufacturer Phonak (Switzerland), for 12 channels with the most advanced noise reduction system. Benefits include wireless functionality, FM compatibility, and nano-coating.

The new 2018 model incorporates the AutoSense OS algorithm to recognize the acoustic environment (situation options: quiet situation, speech in noise, comfort in noise). The Bolero family among analogues is considered the most thoughtful. Developed with the latest technology powered by the fast Quest processor for people with a variety of hearing losses, including the most severe, and lifestyles.

In a series of behind-the-ear digital devices, Siemens Motion Primax and SX with a rechargeable battery (price from 65 to 150 thousand rubles) can be noted.

VIDEO: How a hearing aid works

The latest in-the-canal hearing aids are miniaturized and significantly improve the quality of life. Such devices are completely in the ear canal, and they are completely invisible to others. Such a device should be selected exclusively by an audiologist after a detailed diagnosis.

In-ear hearing aids, how they work

Intracanal devices are devices that have the smallest size among other types of hearing aids. They are very compact, and therefore invisible to other people.

Such devices are quite deep in the auditory canal. To make the body of this device, first, an impression of the auricle is made from the inside. After that, the shell of the apparatus is made according to individual sizes. It is done within a few hours after the cast is made. Thanks to this, the device fits as tightly as possible to the ears, ensuring the most efficient work.

The composition of such devices includes a microphone, speaker and sound amplifier. All elements are located inside the fixture. Since this type of device has a rather miniature size, there are no directional microphones in it. Typically, this component is positioned so that it can receive sound as much as possible. Amplification of signals is also achieved due to the anatomical features of the structure of the ear.

The latest in-ear hearing aids

After entering the ear, sounds first pass through the ear canal, after which they enter the hearing aid. The action of in-ear devices is based on the transformation perceived by the ear.

To better ensure ease of use, the intracanal device is equipped with a thin thread. With its help, the device is removed from the auricle. At the same time, the thread has a small length and a transparent structure, and therefore is practically invisible from the side.

Intracanal devices can be used for about 5 years. During this time, the device must be cleaned from time to time and given to a service center for servicing such devices.

Advantages

Intracanal devices have a number of indisputable advantages:

First of all, such devices are compact in size, and therefore are not visible to others.
Despite their small size, they provide excellent sound transmission. They exactly repeat the configuration of the ear canal, which prevents the appearance of side noise.
Small batteries ensure uninterrupted operation during the week. If the charge ends, there is a special indicator informing about it.
After a short period of time after the start of operation, a person gets used to this device.

Flaws

The main disadvantage of devices of this type, according to user reviews, is their relative fragility. Also a disadvantage is the high cost of making an impression of the ear canal. Often there are problems with replacing batteries, because they are miniature in size.

Such devices are difficult to use for people who have disabilities or. It is not recommended to buy a hearing aid for personal reasons - it must be prescribed by a doctor.

Also, the disadvantages of such devices include the following:

intracanal devices cannot be used by children under 12 years of age;
with the use of exclusively behind-the-ear models;
older people and patients with who cannot carry out full finger movements are not able to use such devices.

Kinds

There are several types of such devices, each of which has certain features:

CIC is the smallest device model that can compensate for common hearing impairments;
CT - this device has a slightly larger size and, accordingly, a larger power charge;
IT is the most powerful device that can be equipped with a volume control.

The photo shows the types of in-ear hearing aids

How to choose

To determine the required power level of the device, you need to perform testing. To do this, you should consult an audiologist. Incorrect may result in incorrect device selection. Depending on the devices of different power may be required.

Number of channels. The higher this indicator, the more likely it is to fine-tune the device and achieve maximum intelligibility of speech and sounds.
The presence of a compression system. Thanks to her, it is possible to clearly hear quiet sounds, while loud noise does not cause discomfort.
Background noise suppression system. Thanks to this, it is possible to minimize the number of extraneous sounds and increase the clarity of speech.

See our video about the benefits of in-ear hearing aids:

In-ear devices have a compact size, which makes them completely invisible to others. Thanks to their use, it is possible to significantly improve the perception of sounds, which improves the quality of life. At the same time, only a doctor can prescribe the use of hearing aids of this type.

Modern technologies bring more and more comfort to our lives. The latest in-the-ear hearing aid is designed specifically for people who value the opportunity to enjoy the abundance of sounds of the world around them. The in-the-ear hearing aid is small and fits easily inside the ear. Advanced advances in digital technology have made it possible to make the in-the-ear hearing aid as tiny as possible, as well as not requiring additional wires.

Until relatively recently, it was impossible to buy an in-the-ear hearing aid, and if it was available, then the prices for them were very high. In addition, the hearing aid was useless for people who were completely deaf or had a high stage of deafness. Today, in-the-ear hearing aids help people who have lost their hearing even by 80 decibels. Devices are actively used as prostheses for children. Since there are no wires, the hearing aid is completely invisible and can be used from the age of 14. The child will not be subject to ridicule from peers, and this is very important for normal mental development.

How to choose an in-the-ear hearing aid

When purchasing an ITE hearing aid, there are a few important things to consider:

Today, various manufacturers provide a wide range of various devices for your choice. Keep in mind that in-the-ear hearing aids come with built-in features. Naturally, the more these functions, the higher the price of the device.
Based on the requirements of your doctor when choosing an in-the-ear hearing aid. There are many devices, the functions that are available in various devices may be absolutely useless for you. Pick your in-the-ear hearing aid based on what you really need.
Basically, the in-the-ear hearing aid is selected individually for the conditions of a particular person. You may need one device or another depending on various medical conditions, such as the depth of the ear canal and the degree of hearing loss.

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All the wonders of the world around us are available to us thanks to the senses, among which hearing is one of the main ones. When it is violated, the beauty of the universe goes out for a person. Advances in modern medicine allow hearing-impaired people to overcome such difficulties. Good-looking, inexpensive hearing aids are now on the market, and for those who need them, it is easy to find the right one from the best manufacturers.

What is a hearing aid

This is the name of the device, the main purpose of which is to amplify the sounds entering the human ear. There are different models and types. The device perceives sound, amplifies it, transforms it taking into account frequency and dynamic requirements. When you first contact a specialist, the task will be to choose the right type of device and determine which one is required in a particular case.

How does it work

The principle of operation of the devices is the same for any models. A hearing aid is a type of electronic device that contains a microphone that picks up sounds, converts them into an electrical signal, and sends them to an amplifier. After that, a more powerful signal enters the receiver, the sound source, which emits it loudly, accurately and clearly. Modern devices consist of a large number of components that can be customized to the needs of the user and have different modes of operation.

Types of hearing aids

They differ in how they fit on the ear and how they reproduce sound. There are behind-the-ear models and intra-ear ones. Devices can process the signal digitally or analogously. Devices made using digital technology represent the latest generation. They can be configured using a computer. There are also differences in the way sound is reproduced. Some of them use the bone type of conduction. Suitable if the hearing loss is conductive.

Air conduction devices are appropriate for any degree of hearing impairment. The sound in them is emitted through a special insert. Choosing a device on your own will be difficult. It is better to seek help from an audiologist. Often used intracanal devices, invisible from the outside. In order to make other people's speech more intelligible, some of them have a directional microphone and are designed to perceive sounds coming from a person standing opposite.

Modern hearing aids

Medical centers are working tirelessly to improve devices to improve hearing. The market is constantly replenished with new products that differ in power and design, the prices for hearing aids are also different. The most popular devices:

SA-950

Price: 3500 r.

The SA-950 is an in-the-ear device with small dimensions. The device has all the necessary functions to compensate for hearing loss. Included: the device itself, a case, three ear tips, a charging unit.

The sound is amplified up to 40 dB.
Weight about 10 g.
Automatic noise elimination.
Long battery life.

There are contraindications.

Cyber Sonic

Price: 1 020 rubles

Belongs to the behind-the-ear class and is suitable for people with mild hearing loss. The analog device has a curved shape, due to which it is fixed tightly on the ear. Suitable for the elderly.

Volume control.
High quality sound.
Easy to handle and manage.

There is no variety of functions that are available in digital devices.

Siemens Motion 101sx

Price: 27000 r.

The device belongs to the category behind the ear. Manufacturer: Siemens. The device is automated, which will save the user from having to configure any functions.

Focusing on the voice, automatic.
SoundSmoothing, a function to suppress harsh sounds.
No whistle.
Wind and noise suppression.

There is no extended perception of high frequencies.
Does not remember the acoustic environment.

Phonak Virto Q90 13

Price: 140 000 rubles

In-the-ear device, premium class. Manufacturer: Swiss company Phonak. The device uses wireless technology, produces amplification up to 70 dB. The powerful digital apparatus has twenty channels for sound processing. Able to isolate the desired sounds.

Eliminate noise and feedback.
Wireless type of work.
Catches speech in the wind.
Binaural narrow-beam system with its own sound environment processing algorithm (auto StereoZoom).
Gradual signal amplification system (auto acclimatization).

High price.

Bernafon Nevara 1-CPx

Price: 26,000 rubles.

Powerful mid-range BTE. Manufacturer: Bernafon. An external hearing aid is suitable for people with varying degrees of hearing loss. Bernafon devices are able to work equally well in quiet and noisy sound environments.

Feedback suppression (AFC Plus).
Noise elimination (ANR Plus).
Increased speech intelligibility (Speech Cue Priority).
Setting up the device is very easy.

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analog

The cheapest type of hearing aids. While simple, it has poor sound quality and can be annoying. Devices of this type increase the volume of sounds, but change and do not process them. They do not filter out sounds and frequencies, do not improve the quality, do not have additional settings, sometimes a person cannot make out what he hears.

Digital

There is a programmable chip that requires individual settings. Devices of this type can produce any change in sound. They analyze the sound signals that come to them, adjust the frequencies and volume, and respond to changes in the surrounding sound environment. They have a noise reduction system that eliminates, among other things, feedback. Fully digital devices can not only amplify and refine the sound coming from outside, but also change it.

Pocket

It has a separate case in which the microphone, amplifier and battery. The phone of the device, together with the earmold, is placed in the ear. Devices of this type have good parameters in terms of power and sound clarity, since the microphone and telephone are removed to a considerable distance thanks to Bluetooth technology. The pocket device is capable of amplifying low sound frequencies, is able to distinguish speech from noise, and has volume settings.

Intra-ear

The device has a plastic case and is completely placed in the human ear. The device is made from a mold of the ear canal. In-the-ear devices are fully automatic, but in some cases they have a volume control and a "T" switch. Doctors warn that in-the-ear models are not suitable for people with chronic otitis media and diseases of the middle ear.

Behind the ear

It is attached behind the ear, has an insert, sometimes located on the tube, on which the sound source is attached. These devices are high power and are used in cases of severe hearing loss. Due to their large size, they have more functions. The full operation of such a device is possible only with a perfect fit to the owner's auricle. The tube of the device is soft, elastic. On the case there is a "T" type switch, as well as a wheel or lever volume control.

intracanal

It has the smallest size of all and is installed in the depth of the ear canal. The sound quality is recognized as high. There are a number of advantages associated with being deep in the ear. Such miniature devices are not affected by wind noise, it is much easier to use a cell phone with them. When using in-ear devices, it is possible to determine with greater certainty the direction of the sound source, the distance to it. The device is fully automatic.

For kids

The choice of a device for a growing organism is based on the results of an audiometric examination. The specialist will select a device for hearing amplification, based on the technical characteristics, and adjust it, taking into account the characteristics of a small patient. Doctors invariably believe that a custom-made insert made specifically for the child will be better. The device will hold better, and the fit will ensure its normal functioning.

How to choose a hearing aid

In most cases, the need for a hearing aid occurs in older people. When buying, consider the following points:

Elderly people are more sensitive, which increases the adaptation time to the device.
A device that is small or too complex in settings may be unacceptable. The simpler it is, the better. The best choice would be devices behind the ear, easy to operate.
The power of the device must be accurately calculated, too loud sound can lead to increased deafness.

For children, the selection criteria are different:

In-the-ear devices are not suitable: children grow quickly, the device will often have to be changed.
For teenagers, appearance is important, so inconspicuous small models can be used.
The main thing when choosing: comfort, sound quality, speech clarity, you should pay attention to the appearance and additional programs last.

Decreased hearing acuity leads to a lot of unpleasant moments. So, a person cannot perceive speech, poorly perceives sound waves emanating from a TV or radio, and often asks again, causing embarrassment in the patient himself. The combination of these factors leads to the fact that the patient ceases to socialize in society.

In order to alleviate the condition of a person, an audiologist prescribes an intra-ear hearing aid. Before choosing a device, you need to go through certain studies and decide on the model. This issue must be taken quite seriously, since the hearing aid must be comfortable, practical and ideally suited to all human parameters.

Before you buy modern in-the-ear hearing aids, you need to establish the root cause that caused hearing loss. Loss of sharpness and sensitivity to sound waves and noises can be associated not only with age-related changes, but also with the following reasons.

Frequent exposure to annoying noise that causes ossicular dysfunction. With prolonged irritation of the nerve endings, cell death occurs.

In this regard, a person loses his hearing acuity. This symptom most often occurs in people whose professional activities are associated with club activities or work on a construction site.

If you do not start treatment in a timely manner and at the first sign of hearing loss, the patient may lose hearing forever.

Another cause of hearing loss can be a perforated eardrum.. If the integrity is violated, a strong decrease in sound quality occurs. Among the reasons for the appearance of holes in the membrane, the first place is occupied by ear trauma, as well as jumping into the water and active combat sports.

Besides, hearing may be impaired due to inflammation of an infectious nature and, which include arthritis,. Allergic reactions caused by prolonged use of antibiotics or antidepressants also fall into this category.

If the treatment of these reasons turned out to be ineffective, and physiotherapy exercises did not bring the desired result, doctors prescribe.

They come in several types and sizes, but most often people choose in-ear devices. They are easy to use and compact..

In addition, they are invisible to other people, which is of particular importance. Pay attention to the photo of in-the-ear hearing aids, the prices of which vary, starting from five thousand rubles:

in-the-ear hearing aid

When choosing, you need to seek help from doctors, since each device is made individually, the devices must ideally fit the patient and not cause irritation of the skin.

To do this, an impression of the external ear canal is initially made., and then the device itself is made from clay or gypsum on the body. Usually, the outer part of hearing aids is made of durable plastic material, and inside the device is placed a microphone that allows you to increase the volume of sound waves and a circuit that increases the clarity of perception of sounds.

Thanks to this structure, intra-ear devices are considered the easiest to use, but at the same time high-quality and cost-effective. Therefore, these devices are the most in demand.

In addition, in-the-ear hearing aids support the following features:

suppression of strong noises and sounds that interfere with the perception of speech and other signals;
increase the volume of human speech. This is due to the microphone inside the fixture;
prevent outside noise from entering.

Patients who use hearing aids for a long time note that these devices differ from others in the use in noisy places, as well as their effectiveness in close proximity to electromagnetic waves. So, other devices at this time quickly deteriorate and stop working.

How to choose the right device

in-the-ear hearing aid is easy to use as well as effective.

After you have purchased the device, you need to set up the device. To do this, consult with your doctor.

It is necessary to adjust the device taking into account the individual characteristics of the body.

Please be aware that some hearing aids require battery replacement from time to time. Unfortunately, the replacement process itself takes milking time and it is necessary to do this. almost every 2-3 weeks.

Wearing a hearing aid is necessary only after careful hygiene of the ear canal and outer ear. For these purposes, purchase special ear drops or 3% hydrogen peroxide.

After cleaning the outer part of the ear organ, wipe each wrinkle with a dry cloth. After carrying out these simple procedures, the introduction of an intra-ear hearing aid is allowed.

If water gets into your ear, do not put the device on right away.

So, after a pool or bath, the ear must be dried, as the liquid can adversely affect the operation of the device.

Remember that even the best device can have its drawbacks.

Usually, with frequent wearing of hearing aids, various inflammatory processes form in the middle ear, and eczema and fungi often appear on the outer ear.

In addition to these unpleasant consequences, patients are warned about the uselessness of the device if you have severe hearing impairment. So, hearing aids in this case will be ineffective.

It should be taken into account that the described device has a small size Therefore, people, especially those of advanced age, experience certain difficulties when wearing them.

When buying a device, keep in mind that small objects can be difficult to insert into the ear canal and also to be carefully removed.

Remember that in-the-ear devices are fragile in structure and require more difficult care than behind-the-ear or pocket devices.

But despite the listed signs, intra-ear devices have undoubted advantages in terms of their design and ease of use. In addition, they are distinguished by their power and are best suited for those people who have pronounced problems with picking up sounds.

The service life of these models exceeds behind-the-ear or internal ones, as they withstand various manipulations.

Another undoubted advantage of the device is its aesthetic side. They are invisible to others and do not cause inconvenience to humans.

Price category

Prices for modern in-the-ear hearing aids are different - from 10 to 80 or more thousand rubles.

It should be understood that due to its small size, limited edition and inaccessibility of materials, These devices are not cheap.

The simplest devices cost from 10 thousand rubles, and the maximum price can be about 80 thousand rubles.

The simplest devices have minimal functions, weak power and other not the best factors. Therefore, the only plus of inexpensive devices is their appearance. They are invisible to other people, so a person can feel confident.

Hearing aids from twenty to forty thousand rubles are considered the most popular among the population. They have more headroom, fit well, are easy to put on and take off, and among the features noted are their good bass boost and noise cancellation.

The most expensive devices, the price of which exceeds fifty thousand rubles, are equipped with a large number of functions, practically eliminate noise and extraneous sounds, and improve the quality of sound audibility.

Conclusion

When choosing a device, you need to pay attention to many factors. Convenience and comfort depend on your choice. Pay attention to the reviews of exactly the device you want to purchase.

Remember that pricing should not be the basis of choice. It is important to choose a really good device, because hearing devices are for daily use and are designed to improve your life.

The attending physician should help you choose the device, since it is he who conducts examinations and knows which device suits you best. Therefore, do not ignore his advice and choose the perfect device that meets all the rules and requirements of modern life.