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Types of Hearing Aids
Audiology Hearing Tests, Hearing Aid Evaluations and Fitting
Meadowview ENT Specialists provides complete audiological services including hearing tests, hearing aid sales, evaluations and repairs. These services are provided separately as well as in conjunction with the physicians. The good news is that today's digital hearing instruments produce sound with uncanny clarity and provide the most natural hearing experience possible. They're also smaller, lighter, more comfortable and more discreet than ever. If you suspect you may have a hearing problem, give us a call. We offer a full range of Siemens Hearing Instruments® to meet virtually any hearing loss. Hearing loss can make you feel isolated. It doesn't have to be that way.
A routine hearing test is an important part of good health practices, to maintain your overall well being.
Our office has been providing comprehensive hearing care and amplification services to the Kingsport community since 1975. Our professional staff focuses on your individual satisfaction to improve the quality of your life through better hearing. We carry a full selection of hearing aids and assistive devices, including new, cosmetically appealing styles and digital models with advanced features, in order to meet your specific hearing needs. Along with our focus on customer service and our established medical referral program, we will ensure that you receive the highest level of hearing care.
Contact us today to schedule an appointment. Phone 423-246-8155.
Below are the basic styles of hearing aids available. We will work with you to determine which style is best for your individual hearing loss, ear shape, dexterity and goals. Every hearing aid we fit is digital, which means you will get a hearing aid programmed to fit your individual needs with room to grow should your hearing loss change. Digital hearing aids range
Completely-in the-Canal (CIC) The smallest of the hearing aid models, this hearing aid fits deeply into the ear and can hardly be seen when worn. It has a small battery which may be difficult to manipulate for patients with hand or finger dexterity issues.
In-the-Canal (ITC) The plastic case extends slightly into the ear canal and has nice cosmetic appeal.
In-the-Ear (ITE) The plastic case extends into the ear bowl and can be seen more easily. I t has a very efficient battery size which is easy to manipulate. Because it is larger it can usually house more power and manual controls.
Behind-the-ear (BTE) This hearing aid fits behind your ear and sends sound into your ear canal through a plastic tube and earmold. Since the electrical components are housed and protected behind your ear, this aid is generally more durable and reliable. It can also house significant power and several optional controls.
Open Ear (OE) This BTE hearing aid is generally smaller than a traditional BTE and sends sound to your ear canal through a thinner almost invisible tube. It has great cosmetic appeal while being durable and reliable. In addition, an OE fitting can relieve the common complaint that the patient's voice sounds like it's in a barrel. This newest addition to the hearing aid family is growing in popularity because of its great success with high frequency hearing loss.