How Do Hearing Aids Work?

Hearing aids fill the gap created by a hearing loss by receiving and amplifying sound. While there are many types of hearing aid technology, the four basic components common to each are:

A microphone, which receives sound and translates it into electrical impulses.
An amplifier, which makes those electrical impulses stronger.
A receiver, which translates those now-stronger impulses into louder sounds.
A battery, which serves as a power source for the whole system.

Hearing aids vary widely in their styles, sizes, and levels of circuit technology. Your audiologist will help you to choose the hearing aid that's right for your hearing loss and lifestyle.

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