Posts Tagged ‘hearing aid’

Does anyone have Treacher Collins Syndrome?

Does anyone have TCS with the BAHA cochlear implant? I had this procedure in August of 2008 and have worn the aid since January 2009. It kind of got like a blister bubble around the inside of the rim of the bolt and my husband popped it and I have been trying to keep it [...]

Oticon Epoq Testimonial Video

When Oticon introduced Epoq with Spatial Sound and Wireless Connectivity, patients around the country reported that this Hearing System was truly a remarkably refreshing experience. With its binaural processing capabilities two Epoqs work as one complete system. The result is a more natural listening experience. Sound is more organized – giving it purpose. How does [...]

Simplicity Hearing Devices

Simplicity hearing devices are a preprogrammed non-prescription hearing solution for individuals with mild to moderate high frequency hearing loss. Simplicity devices are virtually invisible miniature over the ear hearing devices. The quick start up DVD will have you using Simplicity devices in just minutes. Available in 100% digital or high fidelity circuit options. Manufacturered by [...]

Girls: Would you date a man with hearing aids? (the small in-the-canal ones)?

Yes, they are in-the-canal http://www.resoundmetrix.com/index/models/models_demo.htm <<Click "ITC" model>> I am somewhat insecure about them, I am only 17, and have been wearing them ever since I was three. My English-Language skills surpass many of my peers, but just recently became wary of them when I got my hair cut (My hair used to be long [...]

Stethoscope recommends: "noisy environment/good thru clothing" models any good?

Used Littman lightweight model, with tubing cut down to increase sound sensitivity. But I’ve been out of the workforce for a few years, and can use a "better" scope to help out these middle-aged rock-and-roll ears…..Assessing bowel, breath, and routine run-of-the-mill heart sounds; nothing extraordinary (med-surg RN). Am not a candidate for a hearing aid [...]

Hearing Aid Options – A Review Of Different Hearing Aid Technologies

“Hearing aids” often brings to mind bulky, beige instruments that are as expensive as they are unsightly. But HearAid, www.hearaidstore.com, introduces a new concept in hearing that delivers discreet devices with medical-quality technology at an amazingly affordable price. No other hearing aid option solves mild to moderate hearing loss like HearAid. Kinds of Hearing Aids [...]

Hearing Aid…Please help if you have experience with it!?

Hello, I have a older friend (around 50 yrs old man) who was born with smaller ear drum thus causing less than perfect natural hearing ability. He is partially deaf although he can understand normal conversation if he concentrates & if there is no background noise. I want to buy him a set of hearing [...]

hearing aid questions–please help?

My dad saw an audiologist about getting a hearing aid and is trying to decide between a self-adjusting (more expensive) model and the lower priced manual adjustment model. She said he could exchange either model if he is not satisfied. Any advice as to which model he should try??? Has anyone out there tried both? [...]

I wear a hearing aid. What should I say to my barber?

Hello, I’m a guy who very rarely goes to barbershops. I wear a new-model "nearly invisible" hearing aid around my right ear, and by this I mean the hearing aid matches the my hair color, and has a very thin wire coming from behind-and-over my ear into the ear canal. If I take it off, [...]

How to narrow the cause for ringing / buzzing in ear.?

Since mid Dec. I have seen 12 doctors. I have read about Tinnitus and know that many times the cause is never found. However there must be a test by test approach to eliminate the known causes. I have been prescribed Azithromycin, Levaquin, Neomycin ear drops, Cefdinir, Durahist, Astelin nasal spray, Guaifenex & Allerx 30 [...]