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Results Page 18: Expert Answers from Hearing Healthcare Providers

How far into the canal do I push the little rubber umbrella on my RIC hearing aid?

The little elbow of the RIC wire should be neatly tucked into the notch above the triangular cartilage in front of your ear canal (the tragus),...

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Is there an in-the-ear hearing aid available for high frequency profound hearing loss?

If you have a profound hearing loss in the high frequencies, you more than likely are going to need a hearing aid with frequency lowering...

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What are the pros and cons of Phonak's ComPilot, ComPilot II and ComPilot Air II?

The ComPilot is the previous generation of the ComPilot II. The ComPilots have a better battery life than the ComPilot Airs, but are a little...

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Does the Oticon streamer send stereo Bluetooth to the Alta 2 Pro miniRITE?

No the Streamer Pro only allows mono audio streaming to both devices.  The new Oticon Opn productline does stream in stereo directly from the iPhone.

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Are there hearing aids that can connect to Bluetooth devices using the standard Bluetooth protocol, without requiring additional accessories?

Yes, you can purchase any of the last few generations of Phonak hearing aids, which is A2DP for audio streaming over Bluetooth. Check out Phonak...

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What are the symptoms of hearing loss?

Hearing loss is often progressive, so the symptoms may be difficult to notice until the hearing loss starts to have a true impact on ability to...

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My provider only carries one brand of hearing aids. Is it important to have several brands to choose from?

No one manufacturer has it all and they are leapfrogging each other with new technology all the time. Particularly with regard to water...

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Which hearing aid is the best for a person who is about 65 years old?

As far as style goes, this truly depends on many factors, including but not limited to the following:The type, severity, and configuration of the...

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Is there any effective tinnitus treatment or supplement to alleviate or cure tinnitus?

To date, there is no Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved drugs to treat tinnitus.  Although there is no cure for tinnitus, there are ways...

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