When coping with a hearing loss, it’s easy to feel frustrated or helpless. However, with the help of the right hearing aid, you can strengthen your hearing and return to your everyday life. Located in Hamilton, Northwest Alabama Hearing Clinic provides a variety of hearing loss treatments for patients suffering from an auditory condition.

Here, the experienced audiologists share a few of the types of hearing aids you can choose from:

• In the Canal: The in-the-canal hearing aid is custom made to fit partially in the ear canal, with only a small piece visible in the outer area of the ear. It’s beneficial for those with mild to moderate hearing loss; however, it does need a routine cleaning to remove earwax buildup.
• Invisible in the Canal: The invisible-in-the-canal style places the hearing aid further into the ear so that it appears invisible. It’s a great choice for those who have mild to moderate hearing loss and are concerned with appearance.
• In the Ear: An in-the-ear hearing aid is custom made in two different styles: “full shell” and “half shell.” The “full shell” is made to fill the bowl-shaped area of the outer ear, and the “half shell” fills the lower area of the ear. While this type of hearing aid is easier to handle, it’s also more prone to pick up wind noise. It’s made to help those with moderate to severe hearing loss.
• Behind the Ear: A behind-the-ear hearing aid comes in a casing that rests behind the ear. Although larger than the other styles, it is more powerful and requires fewer repairs over its lifetime. It’s helpful for people with most types of hearing loss.

For help choosing the right hearing aid for you, call (205) 952-9944 to speak with a professional at Northwest Alabama Hearing Clinic. You can also visit them online to learn more about the services they offer, including audiometric testing and hearing aid repair.