hearing aid
noun
plural hearing aids
: an electronic device for amplifying sound that is usually worn in or behind the ear of a person with hearing loss
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In 2022, the FDA approved the sale of hearing aids over the counter — a major change that broadened access significantly.
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Claire Rychlewski, Axios, 25 Sep. 2024
Only 1 in 5 people who need hearing aids in the United States use them, according to the Hearing Loss Association of America.
—Justin Klawans, theweek, 23 Sep. 2024
But none of these problems should dissuade anyone who has previously eschewed hearing aids from giving AirPods a try, Derebery says.
—Lisa Rapaport, EverydayHealth.com, 18 Sep. 2024
Sometimes, the issues contributing to hearing loss can be resolved without hearing aids, according to Reed.
—Korin Miller, Verywell Health, 16 Sep. 2024
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Claire Rychlewski, Axios, 25 Sep. 2024
Only 1 in 5 people who need hearing aids in the United States use them, according to the Hearing Loss Association of America.
—Justin Klawans, theweek, 23 Sep. 2024
But none of these problems should dissuade anyone who has previously eschewed hearing aids from giving AirPods a try, Derebery says.
—Lisa Rapaport, EverydayHealth.com, 18 Sep. 2024
Sometimes, the issues contributing to hearing loss can be resolved without hearing aids, according to Reed.
—Korin Miller, Verywell Health, 16 Sep. 2024
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hearing aid
noun
: an electronic device for amplifying sound that is usually worn in or behind the ear of a person with partial hearing loss
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