{"id":285,"date":"2020-02-24T16:37:45","date_gmt":"2020-02-24T22:37:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chsstl.fm1.dev\/hearing\/hearing-loss\/hearing-treatment-options\/"},"modified":"2023-01-06T17:25:53","modified_gmt":"2023-01-06T23:25:53","slug":"hearing-treatment-options","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chsstl.org\/hearing\/hearing-loss\/hearing-treatment-options\/","title":{"rendered":"Hearing Treatment Options"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Sr. Michaelina Dunne\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rWMXHCrmLqQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"648\" height=\"648\" src=\"https:\/\/chsstl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/psaps.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1034 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chsstl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/psaps.jpg 648w, https:\/\/chsstl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/psaps-256x256.jpg 256w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 648px) 100vw, 648px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Personal Sound Amplification Products (PSAPs)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>May be appropriate for very mild hearing loss. May provide limited audible improvement in quiet. May increase speech understanding in quiet and non-challenging listening situations. Limited to no improvement in noise.&nbsp; For those considering this amplification option, Center <a href=\"https:\/\/chsstl.org\/about-us\/what-is-an-audiologist\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/chsstl.org\/about-us\/what-is-an-audiologist\/\">audiologists<\/a> can discuss available devices that have had performance verified against prescriptive devices.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"664\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/chsstl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/RS_RE_RIE_62_ANT_GLOSS_yinyang_v1_current.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1037 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chsstl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/RS_RE_RIE_62_ANT_GLOSS_yinyang_v1_current.jpg 664w, https:\/\/chsstl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/RS_RE_RIE_62_ANT_GLOSS_yinyang_v1_current-256x256.jpg 256w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 664px) 100vw, 664px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hearing Aids &amp; Systems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Improve ability and comfort in noise and complex listening situations<\/li><li>Improve speech understanding in noise<\/li><li>Completely customizable<\/li><li>Connect with smartphones and other Bluetooth\u00ae enabled devices<\/li><li>Stream music and TV audio<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hearing Aid Manufacturers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hearing aids are designed for all types of hearing loss, lifestyles and budgets. Center Audiologists work with the following manufacturers to provide you with a custom, first-rate solution for your hearing loss: GNResound, Oticon, Phonak, Signia, Starkey, Unitron, Westone, Widex<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-3 manufacturers-logos wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"210\" height=\"50\" data-id=\"1047\" src=\"https:\/\/chsstl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/resound-logo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1047\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"162\" height=\"60\" data-id=\"1048\" src=\"https:\/\/chsstl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/oticon-logo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1048\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"154\" height=\"56\" data-id=\"1049\" src=\"https:\/\/chsstl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/phonak-logo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1049\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"533\" height=\"212\" data-id=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/chsstl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/medium-signia-logo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1050\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"162\" height=\"78\" data-id=\"1051\" src=\"https:\/\/chsstl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/starkey-logo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1051\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"577\" height=\"128\" data-id=\"1052\" src=\"https:\/\/chsstl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/unitron-logo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1052\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"226\" height=\"104\" data-id=\"1046\" src=\"https:\/\/chsstl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/westone-logo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1046\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"751\" height=\"197\" data-id=\"1053\" src=\"https:\/\/chsstl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/widex-logo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1053\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"648\" height=\"648\" src=\"https:\/\/chsstl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/adult-cochlear-implants-l.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1038 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chsstl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/adult-cochlear-implants-l.jpg 648w, https:\/\/chsstl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/adult-cochlear-implants-l-256x256.jpg 256w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 648px) 100vw, 648px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Implantable Devices<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Implantable devices work differently than a traditional hearing aid by providing direct stimulation to the inner ear or auditory nerve. The two most popular types of devices are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/chsstl.org\/hearing\/hearing-aids\/bone-anchored-hearing-aids\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/chsstl.org\/hearing\/hearing-aids\/bone-anchored-hearing-aids\/\">Bone Anchored Hearing Aids<\/a>: used for individuals with varying degrees of conductive or mixed hearing loss by stimulating the inner ear via vibrations. Center Audiologists work with both Cochlear Americas and Oticon Medical products.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/chsstl.org\/hearing\/hearing-aids\/cochlear-implants-mapping\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/chsstl.org\/hearing\/hearing-aids\/cochlear-implants-mapping\/\">Cochlear Implants<\/a>: used for individuals with moderate to profound sensorineural hearing loss when a <a href=\"https:\/\/chsstl.org\/hearing\/hearing-aids\/hearing-aid-styles\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/chsstl.org\/hearing\/hearing-aids\/hearing-aid-styles\/\">traditional hearing aid<\/a> no longer provides clarity of speech or benefit. This is done by electrically&nbsp;stimulating the auditory nerve. Center Audiologists work with both Cochlear Americas and Advanced Bionics products.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group overview-welcome\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Determining the right device for you starts with a hearing test. Once your type and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asha.org\/public\/hearing\/degree-of-hearing-loss\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.asha.org\/public\/hearing\/degree-of-hearing-loss\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">degree of hearing loss<\/a> has been confirmed, you and your audiologist can work together to figure out the best treatment plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still not sure? Come in to try a device out for yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Call&nbsp;the Center for Hearing &amp; Speech&nbsp;at&nbsp;<a href=\"tel:+13149684710\">(314) 968-4710<\/a>&nbsp;for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Personal Sound Amplification Products (PSAPs) May be appropriate for very mild hearing loss. May provide limited audible improvement in quiet. May increase speech understanding in quiet and non-challenging listening situations. 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