AATV
American Abilities Television Network TM
TV for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing
Hearing Aids
Hearing, Ear Infections, and Deafness
What is a hearing aid?
A hearing aid is a small electronic device that you wear in or behind your ear. It makes some sounds louder so that a person with hearing loss can listen, communicate, and participate more fully in daily activities. A hearing aid can help people hear more in both quiet and noisy situations. However, only about one out of five people who would benefit from a hearing aid actually uses one.
What is an ear infection?
An ear infection is an inflammation of the middle ear, usually caused by bacteria, that occurs when fluid builds up behind the eardrum. Anyone can get an ear infection, but children get them more often than adults. Three out of four children will have at least one ear infection by their third birthday. In fact, ear infections are the most common reason parents bring their child to a doctor. The scientific name for an ear infection is otitis media (OM).
How Can Hearing Aids Help
Ear Infections and Children
In addition to working with some of the nation's leading hospitals, the American Abilities Television Network presents the latest information from the NIH, CDC, DHHS and NIDCD.
