There's a big difference between waterproof and water-resistant hearing aids. Waterproof hearing aids can be totally submerged in water without damage to the internal circuitry. To date, the only hearing aid that has met the FDA's requirement to receive the "waterproof" label is the Siemens Aquaris. The Aquaris aid is also dust, sweat, and moisture proof.
A water-resistant hearing aid is able to withstand the effects of moisture such as perspiration, rain, and snow. However, it cannot be submerged in water without being significantly damaged. Phonak Hearing Instruments has developed an entire line of moisture-resistant hearing aids at all technology levels.
There is not a significant price difference between waterproof and water-resistant hearing aids. Deciding which style of hearing aid would best suit an individual is determined primarily by the degree of hearing loss, hearing-in-noise ability, and lifestyle.
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