Methods of altering the input to analog hearing aids to improve hearing.
Automatic Gain Control (AGC)
A form of hearing aid circuitry that automatically adjusts the volume of sound so it remains within a comfortable range for the person wearing the hearing aid.
Autoimmune Inner Ear Disease (AIED)
Hearing loss or balance problems can arise when the body’s immune system gets out of whack and attacks the inner ear. Normally if you have AIED, you likely also already have another immune system disease. Click here for comprehensive article on AIED.
Auricle
The external ear (pinna).
Auria
The version of cochlear implant sound processor immediately preceding the Harmony sound processor from Advanced Bionics. It is a BTE style.
Aural Rehabilitation
A general term that refers to teaching hard of hearing people how to adjust to, and compensate for, their hearing losses by making productive use of their residual hearing in learning spoken communication skills through speechreading and auditory training. Training in the use of hearing aids is often included in this process.