{"id":1880,"date":"2022-08-05T20:03:17","date_gmt":"2022-08-06T00:03:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hscky.org\/?p=1880"},"modified":"2022-08-05T20:03:20","modified_gmt":"2022-08-06T00:03:20","slug":"what-are-the-differences-between-hearing-aids-cochlear-implants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hscky.org\/what-are-the-differences-between-hearing-aids-cochlear-implants\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are the Differences Between Hearing Aids &amp; Cochlear Implants?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Approximately 48 million Americans have hearing loss, and those who do have several options when it comes to treatment. Two types of hearing loss interventions that specifically address sensorineural hearing loss \u2013 or hearing loss caused by damage to sensory cells \u2013 are hearing aids and <a href=\"https:\/\/hscky.org\/hearing\/cochlear-implants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cochlear implants<\/a>. There are some major differences between these two devices, which we review below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are Hearing Aids?<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/hscky.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/hearing-aid-care-benefits-001-1280x853.jpg\" alt=\"Young Adult Woman inserting battery into the Hearing Aid\" class=\"wp-image-1882\" width=\"280\" height=\"186\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hscky.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/hearing-aid-care-benefits-001-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/hscky.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/hearing-aid-care-benefits-001-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hscky.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/hearing-aid-care-benefits-001-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hscky.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/hearing-aid-care-benefits-001-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hscky.org\/hearing\/benefits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hearing aids<\/a> are small electronic devices worn in or on the ear that work by amplifying sounds to a level the wearer can detect in environments like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carsonsfoodanddrink.com\/\">Carson\u2019s Food &amp; Drink<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many types of hearing aids on the market, including behind-the-ear (BTE), mini-behind-the-ear (mini-BTE), receiver-in-the-ear (RITE), receiver-in-canal (RIC), in-the-ear (ITE), in-the-canal (ITC) and completely-in-canal (CIC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter what type you get, your hearing aid will consist of for main parts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The <strong>microphone <\/strong>picks up sounds in your environment.<\/li><li>The <strong>processor <\/strong>amplifies sounds to the exact specifications your hearing loss requires.<\/li><li>The <strong>receiver <\/strong>delivers the amplified sound to your ears.<\/li><li>The <strong>battery <\/strong>powers the device.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who Is a Candidate for Hearing Aids?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Hearing aids are prescribed by audiologists following a comprehensive hearing exam. They are best suited for children and adults with mild to moderate hearing loss, though there are powerful models that suit severe hearing loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are Cochlear Implants?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cochlear implants are complex medical devices that are surgically implanted by a medical professional. They work by bypassing the damaged parts of the ear and directly stimulating the auditory nerve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two parts of cochlear implants:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The <strong>external component <\/strong>houses a microphone, speech processor and transmitter.<\/li><li>The <strong>internal component <\/strong>contains a receiver and electrode array.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The two parts are coupled with a strong <strong>magnet.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who Is a Candidate for Cochlear Implants?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/tests-procedures\/cochlear-implants\/about\/pac-20385021\">Mayo Clinic<\/a>, candidates for cochlear implants include those who have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Hearing loss that interrupts spoken communication.<\/li><li>Limited benefit from hearing aids as determined by specialized hearing tests.<\/li><li>Motivation to participate in hearing rehabilitation and be part of the hearing world.<\/li><li>Realistic expectations of what cochlear implants can and can&#8217;t do for hearing.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information or to schedule an appointment with a hearing expert, call <span class=\"company-name \">The Hearing &amp; Speech Center<\/span> today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ul class=\"related-posts\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hscky.org\/common-signs-of-hearing-aid-malfunction\/\" class=\"related-post\">Common Signs of Hearing Aid Malfunction<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hscky.org\/maximizing-comfort-tips-for-wearing-hearing-aids-all-day\/\" class=\"related-post\">Maximizing Comfort: Tips for Wearing Hearing Aids All Day<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hscky.org\/can-i-wear-hearing-aids-in-the-rain\/\" class=\"related-post\">Can I Wear Hearing Aids in the Rain?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Approximately 48 million Americans have hearing loss, and those who do have several options when it comes to treatment. Two types of hearing loss interventions that specifically address sensorineural hearing loss \u2013 or hearing loss caused by damage to sensory cells \u2013 are hearing aids and cochlear implants. 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