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Are you hesitant about getting your first set of hearing aids<\/a>? If so, it may be because you remember the clunky devices your parents or grandparents wore. In reality, hearing aid technology has come a long way even in just the past few years, offering features that may surprise you. We review some of them below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Water Repellent<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Most hearing technology is housed in a shell with a protective Nano coating that repels water, and some boast high IP ratings for water resistance. You should remember that no hearing aid is 100% waterproof, and it\u2019s still wise to invest in a dehumidifier to store your devices in at night to ensure they last as long as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tinnitus Masking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Most people with tinnitus benefit from hearing aids because they turn up the volume on the sounds in your environment, helping drown out your tinnitus sounds. But some devices come with built-in tinnitus maskers that also play white noise that can be adjusted so it\u2019s just below that of your perceived tinnitus, helping habituate you to the sounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bluetooth Compatibility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Modern hearing aids<\/a> act as a wireless headset for any Bluetooth-enabled device. So not only can you answer calls coming through your smartphone hands-free, you can also stream movies from your Bluetooth-enable TV directly to your hearing aids so you can hear with ease without bothering anyone else in your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remote Control<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition to pairing your hearing aids with your smartphone, you can also use your smartphone as a remote control for your hearing aids, so you don\u2019t have to try to mess with any tiny buttons to adjust the volume and settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Directional Microphones<\/h2>\n\n\n\n


Many hearing aids offer two sets of directional microphones: one set that points forward, allowing you to focus on the speaker in front of you at Venture<\/a>, and one set that picks up sounds beside and behind you, allowing you to use sound information to orient yourself in space and stay safe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information on the benefits of hearing aids<\/a> or to schedule an appointment, call Hampton Roads ENT ~ Allergy<\/span> today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n