Hearing aids, Gerald R. Popelka, Brian C. J. Moore, Richard R. Fay, Arthur N. Popper, editors, (electronic book)

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Hearing aids, Gerald R. Popelka, Brian C. J. Moore, Richard R. Fay, Arthur N. Popper, editors, (electronic book)

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Gerald R. Popelka, Brian C. J. Moore, Richard R. Fay, Arthur N. Popper, editors

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• Hearing aids

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• Switzerland, Springer, 2016

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Contents

• Series Preface; Preface 1992; Volume Preface; Contents; Contributors; Chapter 1: Introduction to Hearing Aids; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Population; 1.3 Technical Aspects of Hearing Aids; 1.3.1 Components of Hearing Aids; 1.3.2 Styles of Hearing Aids; 1.3.3 Closed and Open Fittings; 1.3.4 Batteries; 1.3.5 Transducers; 1.3.6 Signal Processing in Hearing Aids; 1.3.7 Wireless Connectivity and Power Requirements; 1.4 Perception of Sound via Hearing Aids; 1.4.1 Speech Perception; 1.4.2 Spatial Perception; 1.4.3 Music Perception; 1.5 Clinical Verification of Hearing Aid Performance
• 1.6 Validation of Hearing Aid Performance1.7 Concluding Remarks; References; Chapter 2: Epidemiology of Hearing Impairment; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Definitions; 2.3 Prevalence; 2.3.1 Prevalence of Hearing Impairment in US Adolescents; 2.3.2 Prevalence of Hearing Impairment in US Adults; 2.3.3 Prevalence of Hearing Impairment in the Older US Population; 2.4 Incidence; 2.5 Rate of Threshold Change; 2.6 Risk Factors for Acquired Hearing Impairment; 2.6.1 Age; 2.6.2 Environment; 2.6.2.1 Noise Exposure; 2.6.2.2 Chemical Exposure; 2.6.2.3 Environmental Toxin Exposure; 2.6.2.4 Ototoxic Medications
• 2.7 Genetic Predisposition2.7.1 Sex; 2.7.2 Skin and Eye Pigmentation; 2.8 Medical and Lifestyle Factors; 2.8.1 Infection; 2.8.2 Ménière's Disease; 2.8.3 Otosclerosis; 2.8.4 Cardiovascular Disease and CVD Risk Factors; 2.8.5 Obstructive Sleep Apnea; 2.8.6 Preeclampsia; 2.8.7 Hormonal Factors; 2.8.8 Dietary Factors; 2.8.9 Alcohol Intake; 2.8.10 Smoking and Tobacco Use; 2.8.11 Level of Education and Type of Occupation; 2.8.12 Hearing Impairment and Dementia; 2.9 Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss; 2.10 Epidemiology of Pediatric Hearing Impairment; 2.10.1 Demographic Factors
• 2.10.2 Genetics and Pediatric Hearing Impairment2.10.3 Congenital Hypothyroidism; References; Chapter 3: Hearing Aid Transducers; 3.1 Introduction-Historical Perspective; 3.2 Transducer Types; 3.2.1 Microphones; 3.2.1.1 Electret Microphones; 3.2.1.2 MEMS Microphones; 3.2.2 Receivers; 3.3 Transducer Performance Versus Size; 3.3.1 Omnimicrophones; 3.3.1.1 Frequency Response; 3.3.1.2 Maximum Undistorted Input SPL; 3.3.1.3 Noise; 3.3.1.4 Vibration Sensitivity; 3.3.2 Directional Microphones (Single Cartridge and Dual Microphone); 3.3.2.1 Effect of Location in Ear
• 3.3.2.2 Effect of Microphone Mismatch in Dual-Microphone Designs3.3.2.3 Array Microphones; 3.3.3 Receivers; 3.3.3.1 Receiver Sensitivity Versus Size; 3.3.3.2 Frequency Response; 3.3.3.3 Allowable Distortion; 3.3.3.4 Maximum Output for Various Size Receivers; 3.3.4 Receiver Real-Ear and Coupler Measurements; 3.3.4.1 The 0.4-cc Coupler; 3.3.4.2 Universal Real-Ear to 0.4-cc Coupler Difference; 3.3.4.3 Real-Ear Effects on RECD; Normal Closed-Canal Fittings; Deep-Canal Fittings; Open-Canal or "Tube" Fittings; 3.3.5 Bone Conduction Receivers; 3.3.5.1 Load Impedance

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