The high cost of hearing aids has long been a barrier for many people who have hearing problems. Traditional prescription hearing aids cost on average $2,000 per ear, and many people need two of them.

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Broadcast Retirement Network's Jeffrey Snyder discusses Over-the-Counter hearing aids with Towson University's Julie Norin, AuD.

If you have red flag issues such as a sudden loss of hearing, ringing in your ears or ear pain—see a physician. 2. OTC hearing aids are for mild to moderate hearing loss. There are different degrees ...

Maybe you spent too many nights at ear-bleeding rock concerts in your younger days, ignoring your parents who begged you to wear some earplugs. Or perhaps you’ve worked in a noisy environment for ...

For years, I suffered from hearing loss. Conversations became unpleasant, meetings felt like a never-ending guessing game, and watching TV became a job rather than a soothing pastime. My previous ...

Pete Couste said it was his wife who first noticed that he was turning up the TV louder than she liked. "I couldn't hear the words in movies as much anymore," admitted Couste, who lives just outside ...

Buying new hearing aids is an important decision with the potential to greatly enhance your quality of life. Keep in mind these important considerations as you compare hearing aids types and styles, ...

The government now allows pharmacies and big-box stores to sell hearing aids without prescriptions, a move that is expected to shake up an industry that has long been dominated by a handful of ...

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The high cost of hearing aids has long been a barrier for many people who have hearing problems. Traditional prescription hearing aids cost on average $2,000 per ear, and many people need two of them.