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How do I chose the right Hearing Aids for hearing loss & tinnitus?
Hearing Loss | Last Active: Sep 2, 2022 | Replies (40)Comment receiving replies
Hmmm...it would seem that in-the-ear aids provide more direct sound. When my hearing took a big downturn, the woman I see at Costco replaced the dome (in the ear) with a larger one that sent more sound directly into my ear...and it worked extremely well. Further, I only need to change batteries about once a week. There are many warnings over a period of two hours, so I'm never caught short. In addition, you can buy six packs of eight batteries (48 total) at Costco for $8.99--that's almost a year's supply!
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This all depends on the fitting. Ear molds and domes are two different things. Many BTE hearing aids use ear molds that are custom made specifically for a person's ear. The domes are less conforming. I don't believe that ITE hearing aids provide 'more direct sound'. I have a BTE with a custom ear mold. It's a power aid by Widex. I generally get 10 -12 days from one battery. One caution about buying batteries in large quantities. They do expire. Be sure to check the expiration date on the package. Expired batteries can lose considerable power.