{"id":305,"date":"2026-10-10T10:07:50","date_gmt":"2026-10-10T10:07:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/harmony.creativestudios.me\/faq\/"},"modified":"2026-10-13T00:08:31","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T00:08:31","slug":"%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%a3%d8%b3%d8%a6%d9%84%d8%a9-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%b4%d8%a7%d8%a6%d8%b9%d8%a9","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/harmonyhearing.jo\/ar\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"\u0627\u0644\u0623\u0633\u0626\u0644\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u0634\u0627\u0626\u0639\u0629"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"305\" class=\"elementor elementor-305\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fq-hero e-con-boxed hm-band hm-sec e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"fq-hero\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"fq-hero\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cebe9f6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"cebe9f6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-t6bfc72 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"t6bfc72\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"hm-eyebrow\" style=\"margin:0\">Help<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-hca6f77 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"hca6f77\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently asked questions<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-te958f1 elementor-widget__width-initial hm-lede elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"te958f1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAnswers to common questions about hearing loss, hearing tests, hearing aids, tinnitus and hearing implants. 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You listen to tones through headphones and signal when you hear them (ASHA, CDC).<\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary>Why can I hear speech but not understand it?<\/summary><div class=\"hm-fh-a\"><p>Hearing loss often affects high pitches first. Many consonants, such as s and f, are soft and high-pitched, so speech can sound loud enough but still unclear.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary>What should I do if I suddenly lose hearing?<\/summary><div class=\"hm-fh-a\"><p>Treat sudden hearing loss as urgent and see an ENT doctor straight away.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary>What is a normal hearing level?<\/summary><div class=\"hm-fh-a\"><p>On MED-EL\u2019s scale, 0 to 20 dB is normal. ASHA uses a stricter limit of 15 dB and notes that some professionals use 20 or 25 dB.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary>Why do the lines go down on my audiogram?<\/summary><div class=\"hm-fh-a\"><p>Lower marks mean a sound had to be louder before you heard it, so marks lower on the chart mean poorer hearing at that pitch.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary>What do the O and X symbols mean?<\/summary><div class=\"hm-fh-a\"><p>A red O usually marks your right ear and a blue X your left ear, both tested through headphones (air conduction).<\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary>What is the air-bone gap?<\/summary><div class=\"hm-fh-a\"><p>It is the difference between your air conduction and bone conduction results. A clear gap points to conductive or mixed hearing loss.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary>Does an audiogram show whether I need a hearing aid?<\/summary><div class=\"hm-fh-a\"><p>It shows the type and degree of hearing loss and helps identify a suitable solution (MED-EL). Your audiologist will combine it with speech tests and your daily needs before recommending an option.<\/p><\/div><\/details><p class=\"hm-fh-more\"><a href=\"\/about-hearing\/\">About Hearing<\/a><a href=\"\/about-hearing\/audiogram\/\">Your Audiogram Explained<\/a><\/p><\/section><section class=\"hm-fh-group\" data-g=\"aids\" id=\"faq-aids\"><h2>Hearing aids<\/h2><details><summary>Will hearing aids restore normal hearing?<\/summary><div class=\"hm-fh-a\"><p>No. Hearing aids make sounds easier to hear, but Mayo Clinic notes that they do not restore normal hearing.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary>Do I need two hearing aids?<\/summary><div class=\"hm-fh-a\"><p>It depends on your hearing in each ear. Starkey says about two-thirds of new users choose two hearing aids, and that as a group they report higher satisfaction than people who buy one.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary>Can I pay in instalments?<\/summary><div class=\"hm-fh-a\"><p>Yes. Instalment plans are available through banks and instalment companies. Ask our team for the options when you visit.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary>Do you accept health insurance?<\/summary><div class=\"hm-fh-a\"><p>Not yet. We are working on agreements with health insurance companies and will list them here once they are in place.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary>Can hearing aids connect to my phone?<\/summary><div class=\"hm-fh-a\"><p>Many modern hearing aids stream calls and music over Bluetooth (FDA, Mayo Clinic). Ask us which Starkey models work with your phone.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary>Which hearing aid style is the most discreet?<\/summary><div class=\"hm-fh-a\"><p>The invisible-in-canal (IIC) style. Starkey calls it the smallest, most discreet hearing aid it makes, although whether it is invisible depends on the shape of your ear.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary>Which style suits severe hearing loss?<\/summary><div class=\"hm-fh-a\"><p>Starkey describes behind-the-ear (BTE) aids as ideal for moderate to severe hearing loss. Mayo Clinic notes that BTEs hold the largest receiver and can give the most volume.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary>Are rechargeable hearing aids available?<\/summary><div class=\"hm-fh-a\"><p>Yes, in select styles. Starkey lists up to 51 hours of battery life for Omega AI+ and Edge AI in the RIC RT style. Other styles vary.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary>Is a smaller hearing aid always better?<\/summary><div class=\"hm-fh-a\"><p>Not always. Smaller styles use smaller batteries that need changing more often, may not have room for controls and can be harder to handle (Starkey, Mayo Clinic).<\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary>Which style is best for children?<\/summary><div class=\"hm-fh-a\"><p>The FDA notes that behind-the-ear aids are often chosen for young children, because the earmold can be replaced as the child grows.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary>How long do hearing aids last?<\/summary><div class=\"hm-fh-a\"><p>Mayo Clinic says hearing aids should last about five years.<\/p><\/div><\/details><p class=\"hm-fh-more\"><a href=\"\/hearing-aids\/hearing-aid-styles\/\">Hearing Aid Styles Guide<\/a><a href=\"\/hearing-care\/hearing-aid-fitting\/\">Hearing Aid Fitting &amp; Aftercare<\/a><\/p><\/section><section class=\"hm-fh-group\" data-g=\"tinnitus\" id=\"faq-tinnitus\"><h2>Tinnitus<\/h2><details><summary>What is tinnitus?<\/summary><div class=\"hm-fh-a\"><p>Tinnitus is hearing a sound that has no outside source, so other people cannot hear it (NIDCD). It can sound like ringing, buzzing, humming or hissing (NHS).<\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary>Is tinnitus serious?<\/summary><div class=\"hm-fh-a\"><p>The NHS says tinnitus is not usually a sign of anything serious and may get better by itself. See a doctor urgently if it beats in time with your pulse, or comes with sudden hearing loss, facial weakness or a spinning sensation.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary>Can hearing aids help with tinnitus?<\/summary><div class=\"hm-fh-a\"><p>The NIDCD calls hearing aids one of the main treatment options for people with tinnitus who also have hearing loss, because they make outside sounds easier to hear. ASHA adds that some hearing aids have a built-in tinnitus masker.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary>Is there a cure for tinnitus?<\/summary><div class=\"hm-fh-a\"><p>The NIDCD says there is currently no cure, but there are ways to reduce symptoms. It also notes that supplements advertised as cures have not been proven to work.<\/p><\/div><\/details><p class=\"hm-fh-more\"><a href=\"\/hearing-care\/tinnitus\/\">Tinnitus Management<\/a><\/p><\/section><section class=\"hm-fh-group\" data-g=\"ci\" id=\"faq-ci\"><h2>Cochlear implants<\/h2><details><summary>What is the difference between a hearing aid and a cochlear implant?<\/summary><div class=\"hm-fh-a\"><p>A hearing aid makes sound louder. A cochlear implant works differently: it bypasses the damaged part of the inner ear and stimulates the hearing nerve directly with electrical signals. That is why it can help when hearing loss is too severe for hearing aids to give clear speech.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary>Who is a candidate for a cochlear implant?<\/summary><div class=\"hm-fh-a\"><p>Children and adults with severe-to-profound sensorineural hearing loss, in one or both ears, who get limited benefit from hearing aids. Common signs are that hearing aids no longer help, phone calls are hard, or you rely heavily on lip-reading. A full medical and hearing assessment confirms whether an implant is right for you.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary>Is there an age limit?<\/summary><div class=\"hm-fh-a\"><p>Children can be implanted from a young age, from around 6 months depending on the implant and the medical team, and children implanted early have the best chance of developing language like their hearing peers. There is no upper age limit: general health and willingness to take part in rehabilitation matter more than age.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary>How long does the surgery take, and how long is recovery?<\/summary><div class=\"hm-fh-a\"><p>Cochlear implant surgery is a routine procedure that usually takes 1 to 2 hours. Most people are up and about the next day and go home after a short hospital stay. Recovery generally takes 1 to 2 weeks, avoiding heavy lifting and strenuous exercise for a few weeks.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary>When will I start hearing with the implant?<\/summary><div class=\"hm-fh-a\"><p>The audio processor is switched on at the first fitting, usually 2 to 4 weeks after surgery. Hearing then keeps improving over the following months with regular fittings and rehabilitation.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary>Can I have an MRI scan with a MED-EL implant?<\/summary><div class=\"hm-fh-a\"><p>Yes, under certain conditions. The SYNCHRONY 2 implant is MR Conditional at up to 3.0 Tesla without removing the magnet, unless removal is needed for diagnostic reasons, and MED-EL covers its cochlear implants with a lifelong MRI guarantee. Always tell the radiology team that you have an implant.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary>Can I swim and play sports?<\/summary><div class=\"hm-fh-a\"><p>Yes. SONNET 3 and RONDO 3 are waterproof (IP68) for fresh water, and the WaterWear cover makes them fully waterproof in salt and chlorinated water. Wear a helmet wherever one is normally worn, and protect the implant site from direct knocks.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary>Will I need another operation to upgrade my processor?<\/summary><div class=\"hm-fh-a\"><p>No. MED-EL designs its new audio processors to work with MED-EL implants from the last 20 years and more, so upgrading only means a new processor and a fitting.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary>Can I enjoy music with a cochlear implant?<\/summary><div class=\"hm-fh-a\"><p>Many MED-EL users say they enjoy music and find it sounds natural, and some are professional musicians. MED-EL uses long electrodes that cover the whole cochlea and sound coding designed to bring out fine detail in music.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary>Can a cochlear implant help single-sided deafness?<\/summary><div class=\"hm-fh-a\"><p>Yes. A cochlear implant in the deaf ear can restore hearing with both ears, which helps with understanding speech in noise, following group conversations and telling where sounds come from.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary>How long is recovery after surgery?<\/summary><div class=\"hm-fh-a\"><p>Most people recover within 1 to 2 weeks. Avoid heavy lifting and strenuous exercise for 2 to 4 weeks, and follow the advice of your surgeon.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary>Does the surgery hurt?<\/summary><div class=\"hm-fh-a\"><p>The operation is done under anaesthesia. Mild to moderate discomfort afterwards is usually managed with ordinary painkillers.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary>When can I fly after surgery?<\/summary><div class=\"hm-fh-a\"><p>Usually 1 to 2 weeks after surgery. Check with your surgeon before you travel.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary>Can I go through airport security?<\/summary><div class=\"hm-fh-a\"><p>Yes. Metal detectors do not affect the implant. MED-EL provides an implant ID card that you can show at security.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary>Can I have an MRI scan?<\/summary><div class=\"hm-fh-a\"><p>MED-EL cochlear implants are MR conditional. SYNCHRONY 2 allows scans at up to 3.0 Tesla without removing the magnet, unless removal is needed for diagnosis, and MED-EL offers a lifelong MRI guarantee. Always tell the radiology team that you have an implant.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary>Can I play sport and swim?<\/summary><div class=\"hm-fh-a\"><p>Yes, with few restrictions. Wear a helmet where one is normally worn and protect the implant area from direct knocks. The latest MED-EL processors are waterproof, and WaterWear covers are available for the sea and swimming pools.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary>Will I need surgery again to get newer technology?<\/summary><div class=\"hm-fh-a\"><p>No. Upgrading usually means a new audio processor and a fitting, with no further surgery. MED-EL designs its new processors to work with its earlier implants.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary>Is a cochlear implant covered by insurance?<\/summary><div class=\"hm-fh-a\"><p>Coverage depends on your insurer or scheme. Contact us and we will help you understand your options.<\/p><\/div><\/details><p class=\"hm-fh-more\"><a href=\"\/hearing-care\/cochlear-implant-services\/\">Cochlear Implant Services<\/a><a href=\"\/implants\/\">MED-EL Hearing Implants<\/a><\/p><\/section><section class=\"hm-fh-group\" data-g=\"bc\" id=\"faq-bc\"><h2>Bone conduction and middle ear implants<\/h2><details><summary>Will I feel the vibrations?<\/summary><div class=\"hm-fh-a\"><p>No. The vibrations are passed to the inner ear and heard as sound, not felt.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary>How is BONEBRIDGE different from a bone-anchored hearing aid?<\/summary><div class=\"hm-fh-a\"><p>Abutment-type bone-anchored aids use a screw that passes through the skin, leaving a site that needs daily care. Headband-type aids press on the skin and can be uncomfortable. BONEBRIDGE sits completely under the skin, so there is no open wound and no pressure.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary>Can I try bone conduction before surgery?<\/summary><div class=\"hm-fh-a\"><p>Yes. A non-surgical device such as ADHEAR lets you experience bone conduction hearing before you decide on an implant.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary>Can I have an MRI, X-ray or CT scan?<\/summary><div class=\"hm-fh-a\"><p>The latest BONEBRIDGE and VIBRANT SOUNDBRIDGE implants are MR conditional at 1.5 Tesla and covered by the MED-EL lifelong MRI guarantee. X-ray and CT scans have no restrictions. Always tell the radiology team that you have an implant.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary>Can I swim with the audio processor?<\/summary><div class=\"hm-fh-a\"><p>SAMBA 2 is water resistant for everyday life. For swimming, in the sea or in a pool, use a WaterWear cover.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary>How long does recovery take?<\/summary><div class=\"hm-fh-a\"><p>Recovery from BONEBRIDGE surgery usually takes 2 to 4 weeks, and you should avoid heavy lifting for about 2 weeks. Your surgeon will advise you.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary>Are these solutions suitable for children?<\/summary><div class=\"hm-fh-a\"><p>MED-EL lists ADHEAR for all ages and VIBRANT SOUNDBRIDGE for children from 5 years. Your ENT surgeon will advise on the right option and timing for your child.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary>Is there anything I should avoid?<\/summary><div class=\"hm-fh-a\"><p>With VIBRANT SOUNDBRIDGE, avoid contact sports that could hit the implant site. Take the audio processor off to sleep, shower or bathe.<\/p><\/div><\/details><p class=\"hm-fh-more\"><a href=\"\/hearing-care\/bone-conduction-middle-ear\/\">Bone Conduction &amp; Middle Ear Implants<\/a><\/p><\/section><section class=\"hm-fh-group\" data-g=\"ssd\" id=\"faq-ssd\"><h2>Single-sided deafness and bimodal hearing<\/h2><details><summary>Is single-sided deafness common?<\/summary><div class=\"hm-fh-a\"><p>MED-EL describes hearing loss in one ear as surprisingly common. Many people live with it for years because they can still follow conversations in quiet places.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary>Can a hearing aid help if one ear is completely deaf?<\/summary><div class=\"hm-fh-a\"><p>Hearing aids make sound louder, so they help when an ear still has usable hearing. For a deaf ear, a CROS hearing aid sends sound from that side to your hearing ear. Bone conduction devices and cochlear implants are other options.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary>Can I try an option before surgery?<\/summary><div class=\"hm-fh-a\"><p>Yes. CROS hearing aids and ADHEAR need no surgery, so you can try them with your audiologist first (MED-EL).<\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary>My child has hearing loss in one ear. Should I wait?<\/summary><div class=\"hm-fh-a\"><p>Please do not wait. ASHA notes that children with hearing loss in one ear can have more difficulty with speech, learning and social skills. A hearing test is the first step.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary>What should I do if I suddenly lose hearing in one ear?<\/summary><div class=\"hm-fh-a\"><p>Treat it as urgent and see an ENT doctor straight away.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary>Can I keep my current hearing aid?<\/summary><div class=\"hm-fh-a\"><p>MED-EL cochlear implants work with any brand of hearing aid, including the one you are wearing now (MED-EL). Your audiologist will check that it still suits your hearing.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary>Do I need a Starkey hearing aid for bimodal hearing?<\/summary><div class=\"hm-fh-a\"><p>No, bimodal hearing works with any brand. Streaming from an iPhone to a MED-EL processor and a hearing aid at the same time works with Starkey hearing aids, through the DualSync partnership.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary>Will I stop using my hearing aid after the implant?<\/summary><div class=\"hm-fh-a\"><p>No. MED-EL notes that you can keep using your hearing aid in your other ear after the implant is switched on.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary>Is bimodal hearing better than one device alone?<\/summary><div class=\"hm-fh-a\"><p>MED-EL says combining both gives better sound clarity than a hearing aid or a cochlear implant alone, especially in noise. Results differ from person to person.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary>How long does the implant surgery take?<\/summary><div class=\"hm-fh-a\"><p>MED-EL says about two hours, and most people return to their daily routine after a few days.<\/p><\/div><\/details><p class=\"hm-fh-more\"><a href=\"\/about-hearing\/single-sided-deafness\/\">Single-Sided Deafness<\/a><a href=\"\/about-hearing\/bimodal-hearing\/\">Bimodal Hearing<\/a><\/p><\/section><section class=\"hm-fh-group\" data-g=\"kids\" id=\"faq-kids\"><h2>Children<\/h2><details><summary>Can a baby\u2019s hearing be tested?<\/summary><div class=\"hm-fh-a\"><p>Yes. ASHA states that audiologists test children of all ages, even babies. The CDC explains that hearing tests are easy and not painful, and some can be done while the baby sleeps.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary>My baby passed the newborn screening. Can hearing loss still happen?<\/summary><div class=\"hm-fh-a\"><p>Yes. NIDCD notes that hearing loss can occur at any time of life. The CDC recommends that children at risk of later hearing loss have at least one hearing test by 2 to 2\u00bd years of age. If you notice any warning signs, book a test.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary>Will my child grow out of it?<\/summary><div class=\"hm-fh-a\"><p>It depends on the cause. Some hearing problems are temporary. For example, NIDCD notes that fluid left in the middle ear after an infection usually clears within three to six weeks. Other types of hearing loss are long-term, and some can get worse over time. Do not wait to see: only a hearing test can tell you what is happening.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary>What is the best age to start treatment?<\/summary><div class=\"hm-fh-a\"><p>As early as possible. The CDC\u2019s 1-3-6 guideline aims for intervention by 6 months of age. MED-EL also notes that children who receive a cochlear implant at a young age are more likely to succeed, because the young brain is ready to learn language.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary>Is a cochlear implant safe for children?<\/summary><div class=\"hm-fh-a\"><p>MED-EL describes cochlear implant surgery as safe and routine, taking about one to two hours, with a hospital stay of a day or two. Like any surgery, it has some risks. Your ENT surgeon will explain these and check whether an implant is right for your child.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary>Can children with hearing loss go to a regular school?<\/summary><div class=\"hm-fh-a\"><p>Many can. NIDCD states that many children who receive cochlear implants succeed in mainstream classrooms. 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