Chili hearing aids

May 15, 2011 by Krystelle Breton

For people with mod—erately severe to profound hearing loss, commu-ni-cation is a daily struggle. In fact, such a degree of hearing loss creates problems with even basic communication, from talking on the phone and understanding people at restaurants, to hearing the TV and even catching what others are saying in quiet places. Such obstacles can lead the sufferer to withdraw from family, friends and social activities.

To avoid these adverse consequences, Oticon developed the Chili line of hearing aids to enable those with moderately severe to profound hearing loss to overcome the day-to-day challenges of communicating.

More than just a hearing aid, Chili by Oticon allows users to interact naturally and be more active in their daily lives. Chili hearing aids are designed to improve intelligibility by enhancing audibility and maintaining the authenticity of speech signals and noise, which is critical to understanding speech.

Thanks to Speech Guard technology, Oticon Chili hearing aids allow wearers to distinguish and give meaning to sounds. Speech Guard also keeps interference with speech signals to a minimum, offering clear, natural sound by reducing distortion and increasing wearers’ ability to follow conversations, even in more complex situations where several voices and noises are competing for their attention.

Oticon Chili hearing aids can be connected wirelessly to other cutting-edge devices. With Streamer, a Chili hearing aid can transform into a hands-free headset for a mobile phone or MP3 player. Also, adding ConnectLine enables users to receive signals directly from their TV, home phone or sound system with the push of a button.

Oticon Chili hearing aids match a discreet, sophisticated look with power and reliability. The Chili line’s sleek and stylish design incorporates easy-to-use controls that allow for instant muting, volume adjustment and program selection. With their robust internal and external technical features, Oticon Chili hearing aids offer double protection against moisture, sweat, dirt and shocks. In fact, a special coating keeps moisture and dirt out, and the battery compartment is waterproof and sweatproof.

With their advanced technological design, Oticon Chili hearing aids helps people with severe hearing loss stay in touch and enjoy everyday activities, preventing the isolation that often comes with the condition.

Consult your audioprosthetist at one of the Lobe Santé auditive et communication multidisciplinary clinics to see whether this product is appropriate for your type and degree of hearing loss.

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