Ambra M H2O Hearing Aid Treating Hearing Loss

As the number of Americans suffering from hearing loss increases, many have resorted to the use of hearing aids, to help deal with the condition. An audiologist will be able to prescribe you the right hearing aid for your level of hearing damage. A quality hearing aid will help improve your quality of life.

Phonak offers a variety of hearing aids according to every need. Shown above is Phonak’s Ambra M H2O hearing aid. As the Phonak website explains “ the H2O series is for people with a mild to severe hearing loss who are interested in high performing, highly reliable and discreet hearing aids. These products are water, sweat, moisture and dust resistant.”

Water sports and other sports involving water, can be performed while using this hearing aid. For more information about the different quality hearing aids available, visit your local Miami Hearing Center.

Number of Americans suffering from Loss of Hearing Increases

A recent study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, has found that one in five Americans, ages 12 and older, are now suffering from hearing health conditions. The increased number of individuals using iPods and other devices, which exposes their hearing to constant loud noise, has created an increase in hearing damage sufferers. Many of whom, may require the use of hearing aids, to help deal with the condition.

Dr. Frank Lin, assistant professor in the department of otolaryngology at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and lead author of the study, was interviewed by ABC News. He explained how “ Hearing loss is inevitable in many ways, and a lot of people view it as inconsequential, which is where there is a big mistake” He went on to say “ Hearing loss has a great impact on cognitive abilities and can progressively lead to social isolation and loneliness.”

If you believe you or a loved one may suffer from loss of hearing, it is important to visit your local Miami Hearing Center. An audiologist such as Dr. Joseph Duran will help in the diagnosis and treatment of your condition.

Identifying Hearing Damage In Children

Speech-language development in children can be negatively affected by damaged hearing. Early detection can have a great impact in the way a child is able to improve their speech and language knowledge. The negative effects of hearing damage in a child, according to ASHA include difficulty with learning “vocabulary, grammar, word order, idiomatic expressions, and other aspects of verbal communication.”

A child with undiagnosed hearing loss are not able to receive the proper hearing aids. As the child becomes of school age, they may undergo hearing screenings in school. These screenings may help determine whether or not the child may be suffering from loss of hearing.

If you believe your child may be suffering from hearing damage, it is important to visit your local Miami Hearing Center. An audiologist will be able to diagnose and prescribe the right hearing aid, to help improve your child’s quality of life.

Health Department Discusses Importance of Visiting An Audiologist

The Hutchinson Leader discusses the importance to seeing a hearing health practitioner. This is recommended to those individuals who may be showing signs of loss of hearing. The visit to an audiologist will help in the early detection of hearing damage, as well as the correct prescription of hearing aids.

As the article states, “Hearing aids are medical devices regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and must be recommended, sold and fit by qualified health professionals” Hearing aids are known to provide a better quality of life of individuals suffering from hearing loss.

For more information about the different quality hearing aids available, visit your local New Generation Miami Hearing Center. An audiologist will be able to help in the treatment and diagnosis of your condition.