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Should A Hearing Aid Device Be Changed Every Three Years?

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Posted on Mon, 14 Sep 2015
Question: Hi,
One of my cousin has loss of hearing from birth. She taking consultation at Aliyavar Jung National Institute since longtime. She 9yrs now and after her recent audiological assessment has been adviced to change her hearing aid. As per the consultant the hearing aid has a self life of 3yrs and the device has to be change every 3yrs.
I want know is this true that the device has to changed every 3yrs.
She has been recommended XXXXXXX 2HP digital hearing aid for both the ears.
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Answered by Dr. Krunal Karade (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
The average life expectancy of hearing aid is about 5 years.

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX ,
Thanks for the query.

I have read your query and understand your concern.

In my opinion , hearing aid technology changes rapidly, just like computers, and new technology has benefit. Some people may keep the same pair of hearing aids for 10 to 12 years, particularly if their hearing loss remains stable over time but the average life expectancy of hearing aid is about 5 years.

If hearing loss increasing progressively then change of hearing aid may required .
XXXXXXX 2HP digital hearing aid is usually recommended for Severe to Profound hearing loss . It is good hearing aid from Siemens .


Hope this information helpful to you .If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.

Regards.
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Should A Hearing Aid Device Be Changed Every Three Years?

Brief Answer: The average life expectancy of hearing aid is about 5 years. Detailed Answer: Hi XXXXXXX , Thanks for the query. I have read your query and understand your concern. In my opinion , hearing aid technology changes rapidly, just like computers, and new technology has benefit. Some people may keep the same pair of hearing aids for 10 to 12 years, particularly if their hearing loss remains stable over time but the average life expectancy of hearing aid is about 5 years. If hearing loss increasing progressively then change of hearing aid may required . XXXXXXX 2HP digital hearing aid is usually recommended for Severe to Profound hearing loss . It is good hearing aid from Siemens . Hope this information helpful to you .If you have any further questions I will be happy to help. Regards.