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Why do I need hearing aids?

Most adults with hearing loss can benefit from hearing aids. Sensorineural hearing loss is the most common type of hearing loss in adults. 

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How can I treat hearing loss?

According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), hearing loss is a common condition in the United States. If you do not have hearing loss, it may seem hard to believe that someone can become hard of hearing.

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Are rechargeable hearing aids more practical?

Everything from cell phones and iPads to electric weed whackers and lawn mowers can run on rechargeable batteries. Is it any surprise then that rechargeable hearing aids are increasingly in popularity?

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What is an audiologist?

Who are audiologists and what do they do? Find answers to one of the most frequently asked question on EarPros. 

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Why are hearing aids expensive?

It’s always relevant to remember some key facts: 1/3 of people over 65 worldwide suffer from disabling hearing loss. You and those you love will have a better quality of life if you wear a hearing aid and are able to hear more. 

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Does Medicare cover hearing aids?

Are hearing aids a covered benefit? How much of the cost of hearing aids does the plan cover? Find answers with one of our expert.

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What is Tinnitus?

Tinnitus is often called ‘ringing in the hears’. Our expert has answered the most frequently asked questions around this symptom.

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What’s the best hearing aid?

Find more about the best hearing aid solution for you.

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How long do hearing aid batteries last?

Discover where to buy hearing aid batteries and learn how to change them correctly.

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What happens during a hearing test?

How long does a hearing test take? How do you read an audiogram? Discover more with the help of our experts.

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Why do my ears ring?

 How can I stop the heartbeat sound in my ear? How to get rid of a crackling sound in the ear? Our experts answer.

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How to put Ear Plugs in?

Find out how to put in ear plugs, how to use ear plugs and how to clean them: our experts answer to common questions on hearing protection.

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Treating Tinnitus Q&A

Tinnitus is a perception of noise, commonly described as ringing, in the ears. It is a neural response to a change in the hearing nerves. This can come from a variety of sources: hearing loss, some medications, stress, fatigue, or even ...

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Before Buying Ear Plugs Q&A

There are two main categories of ear plugs; non-customized ear plugs and customized ear plugs. Non-customized ear plugs are not tailored to an individual ear shape but may come in a variety of ...

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Ear Plugs for Swimming

Our expert Rakhee Chandra talks about the best swimming ear plugs for adults and children.

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Water vs Fluid in Your Ears

What's the difference between having fluid or water in your ear? Find out more reading our article.

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Do I need a hearing aid?

Our expert Rakhee Chandra talks about one of the most requested question: Do I really need a hearing aid? 

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How to clean your hearing aids?

Find out more about how to clean your behind the ear and in-the-ear hearning aids.

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Do Hearing Aids Help?

Our expert Dr. Carrie Meyer talks about hearing aids and the connection between hearing loss and balance.

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Earache: What to Do? Home Remedies

Find out the best home remedies for earache.

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