Topic: Pro's & Con's of OTC Hearing Aids | Dr. Denise Testa - Audiologist with Hear The Possibilities

Pros & Cons of OTC Hearing Aids

Health Matters with the Medicine Center Pharmacy. I’m your pharmacist, Paul White. We’re glad you joined us. Before we begin, I’d like to thank our sponsors, Aultman Health Systems, Studio Arts & Glass, and Jenior Appraisals and Liquidations.

Today Brad and Paul are broadcasting from our administrative offices and our guest is, Dr. Denise Testa, Audiologist with Hear The Possibilities.

Recently the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) permitted the sale of over-the-counter, or Over-the-Counter (OTC) Hearing Aids. OTC hearing aids are designed to treat mild to moderate hearing loss in adults 18 years and older. This ruling is intended to help those who aren’t seeking help from a professional audiologist due to a variety of factors that could include embarrassment or cost. This morning we will talk with Dr. Testa about OTC hearing aids, their pros and cons, and other valuable information.

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Tune in to Learn More About the Pros & Cons of OTC Hearing Aids in this Program:

How does a potential customer know if the OTC hearing aids will actually help them hear?
Why should consider OTC hearing aids?
Why shouldn’t consider OTC hearing aids?
What should be looking for when anyone goes to purchase OTC hearing aids?
What are the pros and cons of OTC hearing aids?
How much do OTC hearing aids cost?
What is the adjustment period generally like for hearing aids and what should someone new to hearing aids expect?
What are some of the most common problems people run into with hearing aids?
How long can we expect hearing aids to last?
Are there alternative devices other than hearing aids available to people?
Do you see a rise in hearing loss due to headphones, etc. in young people?
What are some things parents could do to help prevent hearing loss due to noise in their children?
When does a person – child or adult – need to have their ears cleaned professionally?
What can a person expect when they come into the office for a hearing exam or evaluation?
How can ear wax affect hearing? Are there long-term issues with wax buildup?
How about hearing loss in adults?
How can family and/or friends help those close to them who have hearing loss?

Thank you to our guest, Dr. Denise Testa, Audiologist with Hear The Possibilities. We’d like to remind our listeners if you suspect you have a medical issue, please contact your healthcare provider. Thanks to our sponsors Aultman Health Systems, Studio Arts & Glass, and Jenior Appraisals and LIquidations. As always, we thank our listeners for joining us on Health Matters with the Medicine Center Pharmacy.

Have a healthy week and we’ll see you again next Friday right here on News Talk 1480 WHBC.

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Health Matters is a weekly radio show sponsored by the Medicine Center Pharmacy on WHBC 1480 AM in Canton, Ohio. This episode pharmacists Brad White and Paul White discuss hearing loss with Dr. Denise Testa from Hear the Possibilities in Canton, Ohio.

About 48 million people, or about 15% of the population in the U.S. have some degree of hearing loss, but many of them struggle with acknowledging it. Of those 48 million people with some degree of hearing loss about 1 in 5 of them will seek treatment. People may be embarrassed or ashamed about losing their hearing. Some see hearing loss as a sign that they're old, so they may ignore it or pretend it isn't happening.

They also might be worried about the cost of hearing aids, or the way the technology looks or functions. According to the Hearing Loss Association of America, the average American takes seven years to seek help with hearing loss.

Hearing loss has been linked to social disengagement, increased risk for dementia and other physical and emotional consequences. In other words, a loss of hearing can put your health at risk.

Learn in our program today about:

What kind of issues do you treat?
Is there a link between cognitive decline and hearing loss?
What is the newest technology in hearing aids?
Does insurance cover hearing aids?
How can ear wax affect hearing?
What is the impact of headphones or earbuds on hearing loss?

Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Stitcher, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.

Thanks for listening today! We’d like to remind our listeners, if you suspect you have a medical issue, please contact your healthcare provider. Thanks to our sponsors, Studio Arts & Glass and Jenior Appraisals and LIquidations. As always, we thank our listeners for joining us on Health Matters with the Medicine Center Pharmacy. Have a healthy week and we’ll see you again next Friday right here on News Talk 1480 WHBC.

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