Why NOT to purchase hearing aids over the counter or via the Internet, according to the Better Hearing Institute

1. The Decision to Purchase Over-the-Counter Hearing
Aids Comes With Inherent Risks
According to the Better Hearing Institute (BHI), consumers who purchase
over-the-counter, one-size fits-all hearing aids instead of consulting a
hearing healthcare professional, run the risk of missing an underlying
medical problem. Why? Because hearing loss is sometimes the symptom of
a serious health issue. Additionally, BHI warns that hearing devices
purchased over-the-counter or via the Internet may not be accurately
customized to the specific hearing needs of the patient.
"Today’s state-of-the-art hearing aids
should be programmed to the individual’s
specific hearing loss requirements in order
to provide good levels of benefit and
customer satisfaction,” says Sergei
Kochkin, BHI’s Executive Director. “The
process requires a complete in-person
hearing assessment in a sound booth; the
training and skills of a credentialed hearing
healthcare professional…; and appropriate in-person follow-up and
counseling. “The best advice BHI can give anyone purchasing a hearing aid
is to find a state credentialed hearing healthcare professional and to
communicate openly during the evaluation, fitting and trial period to
increase the likelihood that you are receiving the best possible benefit.”
Founded in 1973, BHI conducts research and engages in hearing health
education with the goal of helping people with hearing loss benefit from
proper treatment. They are a great resource when it comes to answering all
your questions about hearing loss and hearing aids.
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