{"id":11769,"date":"2020-09-18T17:53:44","date_gmt":"2020-09-18T21:53:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pentadocs.com\/?p=11769"},"modified":"2023-12-08T18:06:33","modified_gmt":"2023-12-08T23:06:33","slug":"see-a-doctor-before-buying-hearing-aids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pentadocs.com\/see-a-doctor-before-buying-hearing-aids\/","title":{"rendered":"See a Doctor Before Buying Hearing Aids"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you\u2019re in the market for hearing aids, it may be tempting to purchase them from a big box retailer. But doing so could be risky to your health, the FDA cautions. The reason is simple: there are many different factors that contribute to hearing loss, and unless you know the causes of yours, you could inadvertently be ignoring a serious health issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hearing Loss Causes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Audiologist-consulting-Patient-on-Hearing-Loss-300x200\" src=\"https:\/\/pentadocs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Audiologist-consulting-Patient-on-Hearing-Loss-300x200-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"size-full wp-image-29678 alignright\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pentadocs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Audiologist-consulting-Patient-on-Hearing-Loss-300x200-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pentadocs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Audiologist-consulting-Patient-on-Hearing-Loss-300x200-1-256x171.jpg 256w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, hearing loss is&nbsp;the result of something fairly innocuous such as impacted earwax, which is easily treatable. \u201cAt the other end of the spectrum,\u201d says Dr. Eric Mann, clinical deputy director of the FDA\u2019s division of ophthalmic, and ear, nose and throat devices. \u201cIt could be something as serious as a tumor pressing on the hearing nerve.\u201d You\u2019ll want a qualified doctor to rule out any potentially serious conditions before investing in hearing aids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if your hearing loss is the result of aging or noise exposure, as many cases are, and hearing aids are the recommended solution, it\u2019s still best to see a hearing care professional experienced in fitting and programming hearing aids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Audiologists Know Hearing Aids<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Today\u2019s hearing devices are available in so many styles, and often include a wide array of options and accessories. You\u2019ll appreciate the knowledge and expertise of an audiologist when it comes to selecting and properly fitting the device perfect for your unique situation. And with medically based audiologist, you\u2019ll receive follow-up care to ensure your hearing aids are fitted properly and function as they should.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more about choosing the right hearing aid for your type and degree of loss or to schedule an appointment with an experienced audiologist, call Pinnacle ENT Associates today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re in the market for hearing aids, it may be tempting to purchase them from a big box retailer. But doing so could be risky to your health, the FDA cautions. 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