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What to expect after your
test
Q. So, I had a hearing test. Now what?
A. The audiologist will discuss the results of
the evaluation with you. There are three primary types of
hearing loss: conductive, sensorineural (nerve) or mixed
(both conductive and sensorineural). Conductive hearing
loss usually occurs from a blockage of sound in the outer
or middle ear and is often medically treatable. If you have
a conductive hearing loss, the audiologist will refer you
for evaluation and treatment.
Q. How do I know if a hearing aid will help me?
A. Two factors are necessary to make you a candidate
for the use of hearing aids: You must have a hearing loss
and you must be experiencing difficulty in your everyday
life because of your hearing. We can inform you about any
hearing loss. But, you must tell us about the degree of
difficulty you are having.
Q. What is involved in getting a hearing aid?
A. Any hearing aid will require an impression
(model) of your ear to insure a good fit. The audiologist
will examine your ear and place a small, foam block in your
ear canal. The canal will then be filled with a silicone
material. After about 5 minutes, the material is removed
and the canal re-examined. The impression is then sent to
the earmold lab or hearing aid manufacturer.
Q. How long before I am fitted?
A. Most devices are back in the office in about
two weeks. You will be scheduled for a hearing aid fitting
and will be taught how to care for the hearing aid.
Q. Am I stuck with the hearing
aid if I don’t like it?
A. You will be given a 30 day trial for your hearing
instrument. If you decide to return it, you money will be
refunded in full! What do you have to lose!
If you decide to try a different make or model, all money
paid toward the first instrument will be credited toward
the second and you will have a fresh 30 days to decide if
the new aid is appropriate.
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