For the best result in your case,I recommend digital,programmable and directional and powerful aids. if your middle ear is also damage then use bone anchored one.For how to use it,in,out,behind is not most important for the function.Most important you need a good hearing test,(base on this test which show what frequency you lose then apply to program to the ampify of the aid to obtain the best result,directional also very important otherwise the other noise will cover the voice which you want to hear.) by audiology or ENT specialist and base on the result recommend by them.Usually more expensive one is better one,sometime ask few thousands dollor for one piece.
I’m being fitted for hearing aid right now. Well not right at this moment, but you understand. I have severe hearing loss due to the effects of Meniere’s in both ears. According to my ENT specialist, all types of hearing aids are best for severe hearing loss (behind-the-ear, on-the-ear, in-the-ear, in-the-canal, and completely-in-the-canal). The difference however depends upon your lifestyle.
Rather than get into all the details here, why don’t I give you the website of the company my ENT’s ordering my aids from. Micro-Tech. I’m getting a pair of Radius 12 BTE. Can’t wait to hear again.
That’s like asking “what’s the best car for me? I need to drive to work and other places.”
I can’t answer your question without more information, but I would tell you that the hearing aid matters less than your relationship with the person who fits it. I would always choose an audiologist (usually CCC-A) over a non-audiologist (BC-HIS). The audiologist should answer your questions in a way that makes sense.
Hearing aids can be quite expensive, but more expensive is definitely not always better. Hearing aids need to be specially tuned, so again, the willingness of the audiologist to listen to your experiences and needs is key!
Don’t be pressured into features that you don’t think are important. Directional microphones are definitely useful, but ultimately it all comes down to fitting. Two will work better than one for almost everyone.
Laws allow you to return hearing aids within 30-45 days (depending on the state) if they are not meeting your expectations. Don’t hesitate to do this. You won’t know what’s best for you until you try.
Comments on what is the best hearing aide for a person with a severe hearing loss. I have nerve deafnes in my inner ear?
Brody
For the best result in your case,I recommend digital,programmable and directional and powerful aids. if your middle ear is also damage then use bone anchored one.For how to use it,in,out,behind is not most important for the function.Most important you need a good hearing test,(base on this test which show what frequency you lose then apply to program to the ampify of the aid to obtain the best result,directional also very important otherwise the other noise will cover the voice which you want to hear.) by audiology or ENT specialist and base on the result recommend by them.Usually more expensive one is better one,sometime ask few thousands dollor for one piece.
Kassandra
I’m being fitted for hearing aid right now. Well not right at this moment, but you understand. I have severe hearing loss due to the effects of Meniere’s in both ears. According to my ENT specialist, all types of hearing aids are best for severe hearing loss (behind-the-ear, on-the-ear, in-the-ear, in-the-canal, and completely-in-the-canal). The difference however depends upon your lifestyle.
Rather than get into all the details here, why don’t I give you the website of the company my ENT’s ordering my aids from. Micro-Tech. I’m getting a pair of Radius 12 BTE. Can’t wait to hear again.
Jefferson
That’s like asking “what’s the best car for me? I need to drive to work and other places.”
I can’t answer your question without more information, but I would tell you that the hearing aid matters less than your relationship with the person who fits it. I would always choose an audiologist (usually CCC-A) over a non-audiologist (BC-HIS). The audiologist should answer your questions in a way that makes sense.
Hearing aids can be quite expensive, but more expensive is definitely not always better. Hearing aids need to be specially tuned, so again, the willingness of the audiologist to listen to your experiences and needs is key!
Don’t be pressured into features that you don’t think are important. Directional microphones are definitely useful, but ultimately it all comes down to fitting. Two will work better than one for almost everyone.
Laws allow you to return hearing aids within 30-45 days (depending on the state) if they are not meeting your expectations. Don’t hesitate to do this. You won’t know what’s best for you until you try.
Good luck!