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Question:What’s the difference between a hearing screening and a hearing evaluation?
January 5, 2017
Answer:What’s the difference between a hearing screening and a hearing evaluation? Answer: A hearing screening is a simple “pass” or “fail” test. Its purpose is to determine if you have normal hearing or not. It usually consists of a series of beeps or tones at the limit of normal range to see if you are
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Question:Since I started wearing a hearing aid, I get more ear wax buildup. Is there a way to reduce or stop buildup?
December 5, 2016
Answer:Question: Since I started wearing a hearing aid, I get more ear wax buildup. Is there a way to reduce or stop buildup? Answer: Wax is a natural lubricant for the ear canal; it has a natural antibacterial quality that is good for the ear. Left alone it will typically work itself out. However, wearing
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Question:What are the best models of hearing aid for treating profound hearing loss?
November 11, 2016
Answer:Question: What are the best models of hearing aid for treating profound hearing loss and why? Do they cost more than other hearing aids? Answer: The best kind of hearing aid for treating profound hearing loss is a behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aid. The larger case allows for a larger battery (size 675), which in turn
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