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The articles listed here are highlights of our "About Hearing Aid Technology" section

Some new hearing aid features can be confusing because of the specialized terminology used to describe them. Different options include: programmability, multiple frequency bands, multiple listening programs, digital signal processing, and remote controls. These are available in most styles of hearing aids, including the tiny "Completely in the Canal" aids, and the powerful "Behind the Ear" aids. Just what are these features?

There has been explosion in the number of digital hearing aids on the market in the last five years. At last count, there are 22 manufacturers with digital hearing aids marketed under 40 different model names. Manufacturers are moving toward their third or fourth generation of digital products. The technology is here to stay--but are digital hearing aids really better?