INTRODUCTION. Hearing loss means unable to hear properly due to some defect. Defects like excessive wax in ears, some infections, damage to the eardrum.

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INTRODUCTION. Hearing loss means unable to hear properly due to some defect. Defects like excessive wax in ears, some infections, damage to the eardrum and others. Hearing problem can take place in single or both ears. Hearing problem creates many problems like depression and low self-esteem, due that you have to suffer a lot. GREAT GIFTS FOR HEARING IMPAIRED

Factors due to which hearing problem occurs are as below: 1.Genetical: 1.Due to age: 1.Presence of noise: 1.Due to infections: 1.Birth troubles: 1.Trauma to one’s ears: 1.Medicines use and poisonous substances.:

The gifts we give to the people having hearing problem are as follows: The gifts we should give to deaf people must be something which should assist them.It should make their life cheerful and happy.So there are a number of different hearing aid devices which we can give them. 1.A bouquet of flowers 2.Painting 3.A handicrafts piece

1.A book 2.A colouring book for adults 3.Famous sight scenes 4.A holiday For smell,the gifts provide are: 1.Aroma curing oils 2.Scented candles 3.Flower bouquet 4.Bubble bath

Taste: 1.Delicious food in restaurant 2.An offer for afternoon tea 3.Box of chocolates 4.Healthy breakfast Touch: 1.A massage voucher 2.For relaxation 3.Acupuncture 4.Giving pets FIG:STRUCTURE OF EAR

Hearing aid batteries Hearing aidsHearing aids are a boon for people who have some hearing problem. So there are many dehumidifiers which help remove excess moisture and saves our hearing aids in getting spoilt. This increases the lifetime of the device. Hearing aid dehumidifiers and deodorizers It is a good gift to present to someone. Batteries lifetime is ranging from few days to couple of weeks. They come in various sizes depending upon device’s size.

TV headphones Some people facing hearing problems are not able to see the tv programmes effectively. For that also there are headphones which we put in our ears. These headphones assist us to listen to the sound easily. Alarm clocks for hearing loss

About 48 million Americans suffer from hearing loss in some way or the other. But only one out of five make use of hearing aids. Today there are many household items and systems which are cost effective. If there is someone you know having hearing difficulty then suggest them to use these products. It will make their life simple and enjoyable. FIG:DEPRESSION AND HEARING LOSS

Amplified phone - makes talking on the phone fun again Nowadays, people who are suffering from hearing problem cannot talk on the normal phones. A special type of phone known as amplified phones is very advantageous. It has a lot of features Like large keypads,adjustable volume and tone. Extra loud ringers and compatible with the hearing aid.