Skip to main page content
U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government

Dot gov

The .gov means it’s official.
Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.

Https

The site is secure.
The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely.

Access keys NCBI Homepage MyNCBI Homepage Main Content Main Navigation
Comparative Study
. 2005 May;84(5):357-70; quiz 371-4.
doi: 10.1055/s-2005-861367.

[Principles of hearing aids]

[Article in German]
O Thiede  1 , W Stoll
Affiliations
Comparative Study

[Principles of hearing aids]

[Article in German]
O Thiede et al. Laryngorhinootologie. 2005 May.

Abstract

The diagnostic and therapy of hearing impairment is one of the main tasks of the Otolaryngologist. This article deals with the treatment of hearing aids in adults and young persons according to the laws and the guidelines of the "Heil- und Hilfsmittelrichtlinien" in Germany. It shall serve the Otolaryngologist as a guideline. The first part of the article is about the indications of hearing aids laid down in the "Heil- und Hilfsmittelrichtlinien". Especially the possibilities of the treatment of uni- and bilateral hearing impairment are discussed. The principles of the actual hearing aids technology are described to support the Otolaryngologist in his consultation.

PubMed Disclaimer

LinkOut - more resources