Company Profile
About Phonak Hearing Aids
Phonak, a global leader in the development and manufacture of digital hearing aids, is recognized by hearing health care professionals for the company’s product leadership and innovational features built into the entire product line of Phonak hearing aids.
From premium grade to entry-level products, they strive to produce solutions for both adults and children with hearing loss in any environment. The company is also known for its specialty devices for niche consumers and its extensive use of wireless technology to deliver improved hearing and quality of life. Life is on with Phonak.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What Are The Primary Causes Of Hearing Loss?
Many different conditions can cause hearing loss and an appropriate hearing loss treatment often depends on its cause.
- Mainstreaming a Child with a Cochlear Implant
If my child receives a cochlear implant before age two, will he be mainstreamed by the time he reaches elementary school?
- Hearing Aid Repair Rates
What is the frequency of hearing aid repair for new hearing aids manufactured in the USA? What are the primary sources of hearing aid failure?
- Managing Unilateral Hearing Loss
A doctor recently told us that our 10 year old daughter has 70-80% hearing loss in one of her ears. He said this could have been there since birth. Has anyone found any treatment that can help inner ear problems? He says there is no treatment, and that no
- Digital Frequency Compression and Word Discrimination
My new digital hearing aids are fine, but I still cannot tell the difference between many words. What would frequency compression do for me?
- Do hearing aids hurt your ears?
In most cases, hearing aids fit comfortably and do not cause pain or irritation.
- Management of Noise Induced Hearing Loss
What are the recent developments in the management of noise-induced hearing loss?
- Is there such a thing as sexy hearing aids?
Hearing aids, like eyeglasses, are so fashionable today, available in all the latest trends and fun colors to fit anyone's personality and make a fashion statement.
- Water Restrictions Following Middle Ear Implant
Doctor, if I get a middle ear implant, will I be allowed to go swimming and shower after surgery? If not, how long do I have to wait? Will I have to worry about getting water in my ears after everything heals? How long does it take to heal?
- Hearing Protection for Young Children
Are there precautions we should take to protect the hearing of very young children? Is the hearing mechanism of infants more susceptible to damage from noise than that of adults and older children?
- Steroid Treatment for Hearing Loss
Please explain the rationale behind using steroid treatments to treat hearing loss. Additionally, which types and degrees of hearing loss are most amenable to steroid treatment, and how soon after the onset of hearing loss must they be used for maximal ef
- Are all hearing aids the same?
All hearing aids are not the same. There are huge differences in technology, price, application and results! Please see your hearing healthcare professional (audiologist or...
- What are the most common types of hearing aids?
There are many types of hearing aids and each offers distinct advantages and disadvantages for the hearing aid wearer.
- Do I Need Two Hearing Aids?
Basically, if you have two ears with hearing loss that could benefit from hearing aids, you need two hearing aids. It is important to realize there are no "normal" animals born with only one ear. Simply stated, you have two ears because you need two ears.
- Is it possible to be fit with used hearing aids?
Whether or not a used hearing aid will work for another individual is dependent on several factors, including the type of hearing aid and the hearing loss and listening needs of the wearer.
- Football CROS
I have a 13 year old who is playing on the offensive line of his middle school football team. With this 50 dB SNHL he is having much trouble hearing the calls from the quarterback. He has BTEs but cannot use them in the helmet because of trauma risk (to t
- What is the best place to buy hearing aid batteries?
Buying hearing aid batteries at a local hearing center is often the best option for most hearing aid wearers, due to convenience, price, and quality of the product.
- Current Research in Hyperacusis
What is the current status and probable future direction for research in hyperacusis?
- What are the management and treatment options for tinnitus?
If you have tinnitus and have ever been told "to live with it", please know there are options...
- Stethoscope Solutions for Hearing Aids
I am looking for a solution for BTE users who use stethoscopes. I have seen adaptors for the ear pieces for ITC and CIC users, so what is the best way to hook up a BTE user?
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