{"id":2054,"date":"2022-11-09T16:44:24","date_gmt":"2022-11-09T21:44:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ent-docs.com\/?page_id=2054"},"modified":"2022-11-09T16:45:11","modified_gmt":"2022-11-09T21:45:11","slug":"over-the-counter-compared-to-prescription-fit-hearing-devices","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ent-docs.com\/over-the-counter-compared-to-prescription-fit-hearing-devices\/","title":{"rendered":"Over-The-Counter Compared to Prescription-Fit Hearing Devices"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Seeking treatment for hearing loss is a life-changing decision, and so is choosing a trusted professional to guide you in your treatment. The options for hearing technology have never been more plentiful and complicated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our caring professionals at [practice] are here to guide you through this decision-making process, assessing your specific needs and helping you to choose the right option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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OVER-THE-COUNTER <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

(OTC) HEARING DEVICES<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Appropriate for: Mild to moderate hearing loss<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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RISKS:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
  • Potential for exposure to unsafe noise levels, further damaging your hearing<\/li>
  • No clinical support<\/li>
  • No professional adjustment of progra<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
    • Potential for exposure to unsafe noise levels, further damaging your hearing<\/li>
    • No clinical support<\/li>
    • No professional adjustment of programming based on hearing loss<\/li>
    • Not approved for individuals 18 years and younger<\/li>
    • No long-term plan of care or medical management<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      PURCHASE OPTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
      • Can be purchased directly online or from a retailer<\/li>
      • Can be purchased without a medical professional\u2019s guidance<\/li>
      • No hearing evaluation required<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        BENEFITS:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
        • Efficient purchase process<\/li>
        • Can be ordered from your home or in-store<\/li>
        • Device(s) can rest in the ear canal, behind the ear or around the neck<\/li>
        • Device(s) can be powered by replaceable batteries or be rechargeable<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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          PRESCRIPTION-FIT <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

          HEARING AIDS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

          Appropriate for: All types and severities of hearing loss<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          RISKS:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
          • None<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            PURCHASE OPTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
            • Must be purchased through a hearing health care professional (audiologist or hearing instrument specialist\u2014dependent on practice)<\/li>
            • Requires a comprehensive assessment to accurately diagnose your hearing loss and prescribe appropriate treatment<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

              BENEFITS:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
              • A customized hearing treatment plan<\/li>
              • Continued medical management of hearing loss<\/li>
              • Prescription-fit hearing aids that are professionally programmed to address the unique needs of the patient<\/li>
              • Ongoing support with adjustment to new sounds and new technology, including troubleshooting with accessories and smartphone apps<\/li>
              • Aid(s) can be custom fit in the ear or behind the ear, in discreet sizes<\/li>
              • Aid(s) can be powered by replaceable batteries or be rechargeable<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

                Hearing Health Care Treatment Options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                Communication Ability Scale and Corresponding Treatment Options<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                As auditory function declines, technology requirements increase. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                Over-the-Counter Devices<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                Benefits Include:**<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                • Improved Audibility in Quiet<\/li>
                • Improved Speech Understanding in Quiet<\/li>
                • Limited Improvement in Noise<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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                  Prescription Hearing Aids<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                  Benefits Include:**<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  • Improved Ability in Noise<\/li>
                  • Improved Comfort in Noise<\/li>
                  • Improved Speech Understanding in Noise<\/li>
                  • Localizing of Sounds<\/li>
                  • Telephone Use<\/li>
                  • Listening to Music<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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                    Cochlear Implants<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                    Benefits Include:**<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                    • ALL THE BENEFITS OF HEARING SYSTEMS PLUS<\/strong><\/li>
                    • Direct Stimulation of the Inner Ear<\/li>
                    • Optimizes Speech Understanding in Quiet and Noise<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                      Seeking treatment for hearing loss is a life-changing decision, and so is choosing a trusted professional to guide you in your treatment. The options for hearing technology have never been more plentiful and complicated. Our caring professionals at [practice] are here to guide you through this decision-making process, assessing your specific needs and helping you…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","schema":"","fname":"","lname":"","position":"","credentials":"","placeID":"","no_match":false,"name":"","company":"","review":"","address":"","city":"","state":"","zip":"","lat":"","lng":"","phone1":"","phone2":"","fax":"","mon1":"","mon2":"","tue1":"","tue2":"","wed1":"","wed2":"","thu1":"","thu2":"","fri1":"","fri2":"","sat1":"","sat2":"","sun1":"","sun2":"","hours-note":"","footnotes":""},"service_tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ent-docs.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2054"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ent-docs.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ent-docs.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ent-docs.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ent-docs.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2054"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/ent-docs.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2054\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2066,"href":"https:\/\/ent-docs.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2054\/revisions\/2066"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ent-docs.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2054"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"service_tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ent-docs.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/service_tags?post=2054"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}