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| Q: |
When
comparing the cochlear implant with the conventional
hearing aid, which one is better? |
| A: |
The Cochlear
implant cannot be compared with the conventional
hearing aid as there are strengths and weaknesses
of each device with respect to the working
mechanism, sound reception, hearing loss level
suitable for that particular device and post-surgery
training. |
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| Q: |
Would
it be convenient to change the parts of the
cochlear implant if some component is out
of order? |
| A: |
In recent years,
the implanted component of a cochlear implant
has been designed to have a similar life span
as human's. Yet, any man-made devices can
fail and break. International experience shows
that the damage rate of the implant parts
is very low. Even if the parts do not work,
they can be changed, while the external components
can be replaced at any time. |
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| Q: |
My
child is active. I am very worried about him
breaking some of the components after he receives
a cochlear implant. What should I do? |
| A: |
The user should
avoid hitting or dampening the components
of any electronic device. There is no exception
in the case of the cochlear implant. In general,
provided that the user adheres to some minor
precautions, anyone wearing a cochlear implant,
including children, can take part in outdoor
activities freely. Parents should teach their
kids not to hit the incision area directly,
for instance, by wearing a helmet for contact
sports and removing the external component
before swimming. As there are great changes
in pressure during diving, cochlear implant
users should avoid this activity. |
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