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Advanced hearing loss treatment

Today we have more advanced options for treating hearing loss than ever before. In Audika, our certified hearing care experts are trained to find the most optimal treatment for your unique hearing needs.

In case you have a hearing loss, we offer the latest in hearing technology to help you hear better. It starts with a thorough examination of your hearing. 


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5 steps to improving your hearing

1. Check your hearing with our 5-minute online hearing test (3).
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2. Book a FREE* hearing check in a clinic near you.
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3. Learn about modern hearing aid technology features and benefits.
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Types of treatments for hearing loss

After your hearing care expert understands your hearing needs and has conducted a hearing evaluation, your treatment options will be discussed. The most common treatment options are:

  • Hearing aids
  • Ear wax removal
  • Medicine (antibiotics for infections and antihistamines for allergies)
  • Cochlear implants
  • Bone anchored hearing systems

If hearing aids are recommended as part of your treatment plan, your hearing care expert will discuss the solutions available to you. There are many options available to suit your hearing and communication needs.

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Hearing loss types and treatment

The main types of hearing loss (sensorineural and conductive) affect different parts of the ear, and the recommended treatment differs for each type. Additionally, there are other forms of hearing loss that are unique in their symptoms and treatment options. You can read about standard treatment options for each by clicking on the hearing loss types and causes below.

Did you know?

People with hearing loss wait an average of 7 years before they choose to seek treatment. 

Getting your hearing evaluated and treated with hearing aids is easy and painless. In fact, most hearing aid users regret that they didn't seek treatment even sooner.  

Consequences of untreated hearing loss
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Benefits of treating your hearing loss

Treating your hearing loss has a wide range of proven benefits:

  • Better communication
  • Improved social engagement
  • Improved quality of life
  • Improved performance at work
  • Increased levels of confidence

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Discover hearing aid styles for all degrees of hearing loss

Knowing your level of hearing loss is an important step to understanding what might qualify as the best hearing aid for you. No matter your level of hearing loss, your hearing care expert will discuss the options available to suit your specific needs. 

Level of hearing loss

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Invisible-in-the-canal		 Completely-in-the-canal
Completely-in-the-canal		 In-the-canal
In-the-canal		 Half/Full shell in-the-ear
Half/Full shell in-the-ear		 miniRITE (Receiver-in- the-ear)
miniRITE (Receiver-in-the-ear)		 miniRITE R (Receiver-in- the-ear)
miniRITE R (Receiver-in-the-ear)		 Behind-the-ear Plus Power
Behind-the-ear Plus + Ultra Power
Mild to 
moderate
hearing loss 		✔ ✔ ✔
 ✔
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Severe
hearing loss 		 ✗ ✗ ✗
 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Profound
hearing loss		 ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✔

Mild to moderate hearing loss

When finding a hearing aid to treat mild to moderate hearing loss, there are a wide range of hearing aid styles to choose from. Both in-the-ear and behind-the-ear hearing aid styles are suitable, and the features can be personalized based on your preferences.

Severe hearing loss

In the case of severe hearing loss, behind-the-ear hearing aids are the most common hearing aid type used to treat this type of hearing loss, due to the fact that they typically have the battery power and technology required to effectively treat severe hearing loss.Full shell in-the-ear hearing aids may also be an option, depending on your hearing needs. No matter the option you choose, the features in the hearing aid can be catered to your personal needs.

Profound hearing loss

For those with profound hearing loss, if a powerful behind-the-ear hearing aid does not significantly improve the ability to hear in everyday life, then a hearing care expert may recommend surgical solutions such as cochlear implants or bone anchored hearing systems.

Read our 3-step guide to finding the best hearing aid for your needs

FAQ about treating hearing loss

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Katherine Bayly - Head of Audiology Clinical Governance and Quality

Audiologist MNZAS CCC, MAud(Hons) BSc

Katherine has worked in the audiology sector for over 20 years.   She began her audiology career in the public health system here in New Zealand, and has since gained a wide range of audiological skills,  having worked in paediatrics, diagnostics, cochlear implants, tinnitus counselling and within the hearing device industry.

With her broad experience Katherine has now taken on the role of Head of Audiology for Audika New Zealand. Katherine’s focus is on ensuring every client that Audika interacts with feels they have been provided with the best possible care; that they have been listened to and been treated with the highest level of care by all clinical team members. “At Audika we specialise in hearing care, so our aim is to ensure we provide truly personalised, comprehensive care from the moment our clients first walk in the door, right through to the regular check ups and reviews we continue to provide throughout their hearing journey”. 

Last reviewed 2024-07-01

Sources

1. https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2824287?resultClick=1
2. https://info.health.nz/conditions-treatments/ear-nose-throat/hearing-loss#treating-hearing-loss-4769
3. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/14992027.2019.1593523

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