HEARING AID SPECIALIST

If you have hearing problems, you can consult an audiologist or a hearing aid specialist. 

If you need a hearing aid, meet a hearing aid specialist as these aids need adjustment. Let's check all the steps of the procedure. 

Basic Discussions

The first step you'll do during your session (after being introduced) is talk about your hearing loss and how you, your loved ones, and others are affected by it.

Hearing specialists must understand your lifestyle and demands to identify your best hearing aid. You and your hearing loss are both unique. Perhaps you're busy and hear new sounds every day. Or maybe your day is peaceful. These two lifestyles need distinct hearing solutions. It is advised to bring a friend or a family member to the consultation so that they can encourage you and provide details about you that you might miss during the discussion.

Hearing test

The next step is the pure tone hearing test. The hearing expert will evaluate your ability to hear noises and conversation and determine the weakest sound you can perceive. This will show your hearing loss in each ear and how you hear essential sounds. Using earbuds, one ear is tested at various volumes and frequencies in a soundproof room or booth. An audiogram will explain the findings. It's quick and painless.

Audiogram

You'll see your audiogram after testing. Audiograms map both ears' hearing. It describes how quiet a sound may be before becoming inaudible. The average hearing threshold is 0-25 dB. The audiogram measures hearing loss. Remember to ask again if you don't comprehend the hearing expert's explanations.

Last step

The hearing expert may suggest further hearing loss testing. The hearing professional can now assess your hearing loss. You'll test both ears' low and high-frequency hearing. The hearing care specialist will recommend the best hearing solution based on your tests, budget, and lifestyle

Fitting of aid

A hearing aid fitting will occur after you and your audiologist have selected a device. First, the hearing expert will calibrate and instruct you on how to use and clean your hearing aid. Then, they'll teach you how to wear it. Now that you have your hearing aid, you may test it out in real life for a few weeks before returning for adjustments.

After having their hearing aids adjusted twice or thrice, most consumers are satisfied with their purchase. Your hearing expert will help you locate a better option.