Before the 19th century, trying to conceal a hearing device was virtually impossible. Most of the hearing instruments of the day consisted of large and unwieldy devices that were awkward to use and were definitely not easily portable. In the years following this era, though, inventors tried to create a smaller and more efficient hearing device that was easier to conceal. The models invented during this period were the beginnings of the popular hearing instruments that we know today.

The Acoustic Headband

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Hearing loss is one of the most prevalent disabling conditions affecting people of all ages in the United States. According to the National Center on Hearing Assessment and Management, one in every 10 adults suffers from hearing loss while nearly thirty-three babies are born deaf each year. Loss of hearing is usually a disability that affects people later in life. However, there are many instances where hearing loss in children occurs at birth or during childhood. How you live can greatly affect whether or not you will suffer a loss of hearing. Therefore, it is extremely important to always protect your ears and use precaution so you do not become a number in a statistic.

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