Why are Hearing Aid Fittings Important?

Across the United States, almost two percent of adults between the ages of 45 and 54 experience varying degrees of hearing loss. When the range is expanded to capture 64-year-olds, it increases to eight percent. Younger people also experience hearing loss, making hearing aid fittings a crucial part of auditory treatment. The whole objective of a hearing aid fitting is to get a functional device to improve your quality of life.

To Fine-tune the Hearing Aid

When the audiologist is convinced that the device suits your ear, the next step is to program it. Of course, your feedback will confirm whether or not the audiologist needs to do more to get the right fit. In fine-tuning the device, your audiologist will set it at sound levels that feel comfortable.

Moreover, because you will be wearing it at different places, it is a must for the audiologist to program the device to suit different environments. The fine-tuning process can be done while the hearing aid is comfortably sitting within the ear canal. Besides, you can tell your audiologist what feels right and what doesn't.

To Suit Individual Lifestyles

People’s character traits can determine what type of hearing device is most suitable. For example, while a person with a quiet lifestyle will need a device that doesn't require restrictions in background noise, the same cannot be said for the active person. These categorizations are critical in deciding what enhances a person's quality of life. Hearing aids are tailor-made to suit unique findings, which is why you shouldn’t share your hearing aids with others.

To Find the Perfect Fit for Your Ears

Ear size differs between people, which is why a hearing aid fitting is necessary. Besides, hearing loss is diagnosed with individual peculiarities, and a well-fitted hearing aid improves comfort and offers a positive user experience. Your audiologist will insert and take out your hearing aids many times to make more adjustments or get the right seat in your ear canal.

Furthermore, the audiologist will evaluate the pressure points within the fitting ear. The primary logic behind this is to improve the ease of wearing the device. For instance, if the audiologist settles on an in-the-canal (ITC) hearing aid for you, getting the perfect fit for your ear will eliminate whistling sounds.

The Three Main Hearing Aid Styles Available

These are as follows:

• Behind the ear (BTE)
• In the ear (ITE)
• In the canal (ITC)

As already mentioned, it would help if you considered your hearing aid fitting as part of your treatment. Without it, it is almost impossible to enjoy a positive auditory experience.