BAHA- Bone Anchored Hearing Aid
The BAHA is an additional hearing aid that is beneficial for individuals who have a conductive hearing loss and do not receive benefit from regular hearing aids. It is bone- anchored, which means that it stimulates the bone behind your ear (mastoid).
Cochlear Implant
A cochlear implant is a device that involves a surgical procedure. This is for severe or profound hearing loss and people who do not benefit from hearing aids. It is usually an outpatient surgery with little risk. Once a cochlear implant is placed normal hearing cannot be restored as it connects with the auditory nerve.
Noise-induced hearing loss would not benefit from these two options. However, if you have a conductive hearing loss, these may be something to consider. Also note that cochlear implants are useful for severe and profound sensorineural hearing loss as well.
Noise-induced hearing loss would not benefit from these two options. However, if you have a conductive hearing loss, these may be something to consider. Also note that cochlear implants are useful for severe and profound sensorineural hearing loss as well.
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