{"id":1566,"date":"2021-07-15T09:26:17","date_gmt":"2021-07-15T16:26:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oregonent.com\/?p=1566"},"modified":"2021-07-15T09:26:17","modified_gmt":"2021-07-15T16:26:17","slug":"are-sound-amplifiers-or-hearing-aids-better-for-your-hearing-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oregonent.com\/are-sound-amplifiers-or-hearing-aids-better-for-your-hearing-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Sound Amplifiers or Hearing Aids Better for Your Hearing Loss?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Figuring out what treatment is best for your type and degree of hearing loss can be challenging. While hearing aids are the most common treatment<\/a>, they are expensive and require a time commitment to attend appointments. Hearing amplifiers are often more convenient and available at a lower price. But does this come at a cost to your hearing health?<\/p>\n

Hearing Aids vs. Hearing Amplifiers<\/h2>\n

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Even though these devices may look similar, there are a number of key differences between hearing aids and hearing amplifiers.<\/p>\n

Hearing Aids<\/h3>\n

Hearing aids are categorized as class 1 medical devices by the Food and Drug Administration<\/u><\/a>, meaning they require an evaluation by an audiologist and a prescription.<\/p>\n

These devices are programmed by your audiologist with information about the specific frequencies you have trouble hearing. The device is then able to identify these specific sounds and amplify them so you can hear them clearly.<\/p>\n

Hearing aids are available in a wide variety of styles and technology levels<\/a>. Most hearing aids contain the following features:<\/p>\n