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Services and Solutions with Hummingbird Hearing

We at Hummingbird Hearing believe that service to you, our customer, is of utmost importance. We understand that when you need help with your hearing problems, nothing is more important.

We value relationship with our customers, and enjoy long-term friendships with many years of service established. If you, our customer is happy, we have done our job.

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Hearing Devices

We offer various hearing devices and solutions for your hearing needs. If you have any questions about the following, contact our office and we will help you.

CIC - Completely-in-the-Canal

• Ease of removal and insertion, provided the user has good mobility and dexterity.

• No user controls (with the exception of a program button) and remote control for some units.

• Hidden from view

• Can be physically protected from some direct wind noise exposure.

• Some directivity despite a single omni-directional microphone due to head, pinna and concha bowl resonant effects.

• Compatible with telephones/cellular phones with modern phase cancellation feedback systems.

• No less flexibility for programming than other types of hearing devices.

• In some cases, reduces the occlusion effect (head-in-the-barrel feeling).

• Since the receiver is closer to the tympanic membrane, less gain is required to correctly amplify for a given hearing loss than  other styles of hearing aids.

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ITC -In-the-Canal

• Ease of removal and insertion, provided the user has good mobility and dexterity.

• Some user controls available for patients wanting more features or manual control.

• Some cosmetic appeal.

• Directional microphones can be an option depending on size and shape of ear.

• Compatible with telephones/cellular phones with modern phase cancellation feedback systems.

• No less flexibility for programming than other types of hearing devices.

• In some cases, reduces occlusion effect because of more venting capability.

• Can be less sensitive to wax because of shorter canal lengths or larger wax guards on the end of the device.

• Batteries last longer than in a CIC because of larger battery.

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ITE -In-the-ear

• Ease of removal and insertion, provided the user has good mobility and dexterity.

• More user controls available for patients wanting more features or manual control.

• Directional microphones are usually standard on this style.

• Compatible with telephones/cellular phones with modern phase cancellation feedback systems.

• No less flexibility for programming than other types of hearing devices.

• In some cases, reduces occlusion effect because of more venting capability.

• Can be less sensitive to wax because of shorter canal lengths or larger wax guards on the end of the device.

• Batteries last longer than CIC because of larger battery.

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BTE -Behind-the-Ear

• Most user controls available for patients wanting more features or manual control.

• Directional microphones are usually standard now on these devices.

• Allow for wireless connection to bluetooth cell phones (as well as other bluetooth devices) and FM systems.

• Compatible with telephones/cellular phones without the need of modern phase cancellation feedback systems.

• No less flexibility for programming than other types of hearing devices.

• Reduces occlusion effect because of a larger  venting capability.

• Most resistant to breakdown because none of the electronics fit into the ear where wax and moisture cause problems (only the mold fits into the ear).

• Can be less sensitive to wax because the mold is easier to clean than custom shells.

• Batteries last longest of any style because of larger battery.

• Can fit severe to profound hearing losses.

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OTE - Over-the-Ear, or 'Open-Fit'

• Very cosmetically appealing (as good as or better than CIC).

• Are the most comfortable hearing devices to wear.

• Do not cause the occlusion effect, sounds seem more natural, and least internal resonance when eating.

• Are worn easily with glasses or ears that sit tight to the head.

• Are usually automatic.

• Most come with directional microphones.

• Can use your natural hearing for telephone use (holding to ear) or holding the phone higher on the ear, to the hearing device, for improved clarity without feedback.

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On-Site Repair Lab

Hummingbird Hearing knows that it is not just about selling you hearing aids. Sometimes things need to be repaired or altered to better fit your ear, your lifestyle or your budget. We know that when your device needs to be repaired, you need it back as soon as is possible.

To cut down on repairs and things going wrong, come in for an appointment every six months to have your hearing device cleaned and maintained. At the same time, you can discuss any concerns or questions you have with our staff. We are here to help!

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