BASICS OF HEARING AID SELECTION Audiologist suggest hearing aids according to degreeof Heraing loss( Mild , Moderate , Severe , profound ) and type of hearing loss( SNHL , Conductive , Mixed) . Sensitivity of the sound , Recruitment problems, and dynamic range. Physical condition of the patient. Shape snd size of the ear canal . Patient wishes ( Preferences like cosmetic, Digital , programmable etc) .