Hearing Loss Facts, Treatment and Prevention

According to the Hearing Alliance of America, more than 28 million people in the US have a significant loss of hearing. About 60% of the hearing impaired are over age 65. Hearing loss is the third leading disability following arthritis and hypertension.

There is no magic "fix" for hearing loss if it is Sensorineural in nature. Hearing aids can offer significant help if used in conjunction with assistive listening devices and speech-reading. Today, however the market is flooded with advertisements from various companies about new technology that can help you overcome hearing loss. If you are experiencing hearing loss, there are many inflated claims aimed at you.

This series of articles will help you cut through much of the hype and to understand the many problems associated with impaired hearing.

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