Consumer Guides
Common Questions / Expert Answers
Hearing Aid Batteries Joanne Slater M.S. CCC-A. Associate Editor, Healthy Hearing
How often do I need to change hearing aid batteries and when will I know it is time to change them?
View Full Answer One versus Two Hearing Aids Carolyn Smaka Au.D. Associate Editor, Healthy Hearing
I have been told I should purchase two hearing aids for my hearing loss. Do I really need to start with two hearing aids or would one for my worse ear be adequate?
View Full Answer BTE Hearing Aids Kristi Albers M.A. Managing Editor, Healthy Hearing
I have heard behind the ear (BTE) hearing aids are now more popular than custom in-the-ear hearing aids. Do they provide better results?
View Full Answer Hearing Aid Prices Paul Dybala Ph.D. President & Editor-in-chief, Healthy Hearing
What is the range of hearing aid prices for today's digital hearing aids?
View Full Answer Used Hearing Aids Carolyn Smaka Au.D. Associate Editor, Healthy Hearing
Is it ok to wear used hearing aids? I have heard of persons buying used hearing aids on the Internet or inheriting used hearing aids from a family member.
View Full Answer Degrees of Hearing Loss Joanne Slater M.S. CCC-A. Associate Editor, Healthy Hearing
I recently had a hearing test and would like to better understand the hearing test results and the different degrees of hearing loss.
View Full Answer Inexpensive Hearing Aids Leigha Jansen M.A. Associate Editor, Healthy Hearing
I am on a budget and am looking for inexpensive hearing aids. Do you know of a company that sells inexpensive hearing aids?
View Full Answer Digital Hearing Aids Carolyn Smaka Au.D. Associate Editor, Healthy Hearing
Most advertisements I see are for digital hearing aids. Are most hearing aids manufactured today digital and what does that exactly mean?
View Full Answer Consumer Reports Hearing Aids Kristi Albers M.A. Managing Editor, Healthy Hearing
I heard Consumer Reports recently came out with a report on hearing aids. Do they provide actual reviews on various hearing aid brands and models?
View Full Answer Hearing Loss Paul Dybala Ph.D. President & Editor-in-chief, Healthy Hearing
I suspect I may have hearing loss. What are some common symptoms of hearing loss and what steps should I take to determine if I do have hearing loss?
View Full Answer