Hearing loss is a common problem, especially as people age. If you find yourself avoiding social situations and withdrawing from conversations because you can’t hear, you may need a hearing aid. Today’s hearing aids offer convenience and excellent results, so you can hear what you’ve been missing.
If you are noticing some of these signs and symptoms, you need to seek out the help of your ENT specialist:
- You hear only muffled speech and sounds
- You have problems picking words out of background noise
- You need people around you to speak loudly and clearly
- You want to withdraw from conversations and avoid social situations
The ENT specialists at Westside Ear, Nose & Throat in Glendale, AZ, offer a wide range of hearing aids and can help you choose which hearing aid type is right for you. Consider these types of state-of-the-art hearing aids:
- Completely in the canal hearing aids, also known as CIC hearing aids; these hearing aids fit entirely in your ear canal, so they are discreet. CIC hearing aids don’t have a volume control or directional microphone.
- In the ear hearing aids, also known as ITE hearing aids; these hearing aids fit over your outer ear or the lower part of your ear. They are not as discreet as CIC hearing aids, but they offer volume control.
- Behind the ear hearing aids, also known as BTE hearing aids; these hearing aids fit over the top portion of your ear and connect to an earpiece inside your ear canal. They are the largest hearing aid, but they offer excellent sound quality.
It’s time to get back to hearing the sounds and enjoying the conversations of life. It’s time to hear what you’ve been missing. To find out more about types of hearing aids and other hearing services, call the ENT specialists at Westside Ear, Nose & Throat in Glendale, AZ, today at (602) 938-3777.