Hearing aids consist of three parts: the microphone, the amplifier and the receiver. The microphone picks up sounds from the environment and translates those into an electrical signal; that signal is sent to the amplifier. The amplifier increases the volume and sends this newly altered signal to the receiver. The receiver (also known as the speaker) converts the electrical signal back into sound where it travels through the ear and is sent to the brain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Contact us at Arizona Hearing Specialists to schedule a\u00a0hearing assessment<\/a>. Your audiologist will perform a number of tests to determine if a hearing aid is the correct treatment for your hearing loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The most common cause of hearing loss is aging. Continued exposure to loud noises, injury and infection can also cause hearing loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The more you wear your hearing aids, the quicker you will get used to them. You should take your hearing aids out before you shower or go to bed<\/p>\n\n\n\n The life of a hearing aid battery depends on a lot of factors including the amount of amplification you need, how many hours a day you use the device, the temperature outside and the altitude.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You should visit your audiologist for a hearing evaluation at least once a year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tinnitus is a noise or ringing in the ear. Tinnitus is usually a symptom of something else, rather than a condition itself. If you experience a ringing in the ears, contact us at 520-399-7630 to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Does your child not startle at loud noises? Does your child turn their head when they see you but not when you call their name? Is your child\u2019s speech unclear? Does your child say \u201chuh\u201d a lot? If you answered yes to any of these questions, contact us at (520) 742-2845<\/span><\/a> to schedule an appointment immediately. Childhood hearing loss can often be corrected if caught early.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat causes hearing loss?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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