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Audiologist, ENT doctor break down advice for who should use an over the counter hearing aid. #HearingCare #HearingSafety 10tv.com/article/news/h…

Experts offer tips for buying over-the-counter hearing aids #HearingCare #HearingLoss #AudPeeps upi.com/Health_News/20…

Hearing contributes to overall health and happiness. So, don’t wait to find out if yours could be significantly better with a treatment plan. Find an Audiologist today to get back to living life to the fullest bit.ly/3Mr1IWB #BetterHearing #HearWell

"While improved access to hearing health is a 'phenomenal' development, there's a lot more to consider when someone is getting care for hearing loss." ow.ly/6PuB50KBB3y

Policy solutions for #hearingcare prioritize safety, effectiveness, and affordability. hearabouthearing.org

"This issue could be persistent with over-the-counter (OTC) hearing devices that lack proper output and gain levels, causing patients to further damage their hearing loss." ow.ly/qfFx50Kk4rf

Proper dB and gain limits will ensure safety and effectiveness for #OTC hearing aids. #HearingSafety #HearingCare #HearingLossAwareness ow.ly/MCiV50KhZTF

Safe amplification limits for OTC hearing aids would not reduce the efficacy of these devices or limit the advancement of innovative technologies. #HearingLossAwareness #HearingCare hearingreview.com/inside-hearing…

"The FDA is proposing an output limit of 115 to 120 dB for OTC hearing aids. This is simply too high for sustained use by people who are struggling with mild or moderate hearing loss." ow.ly/i3ze50Kba2k

House Democrats penned a letter to @FDACommissioner urging the @US_FDA to revisit the output and gain standards in the proposed #OTC hearing aid rule. #HearingCare #HearingSafety ow.ly/9CQz50K6Fhw

Proper safeguards must be in place to protect Americans suffering from hearing loss. The @US_FDA must ensure that #OTC hearing aids have dB and gain limits to ensure device safety and effectiveness. ow.ly/FcZ350K3Jrg

"As written, the draft regulations would allow for a maximum sound output level of 120 dBA – equivalent to the volume of a chainsaw or fire engine siren." #HearingSafety #HearingLoss #AudPeeps nclnet.org/leaders-in-con…

To ensure safety and effectiveness, the @US_FDA must ensure that OTC hearing aids have: ✔️ Appropriate Output and Gain Limits ✔️ Clear and Concise Labeling ✔️ FDA Clearance ✔️ Strong Consumer Protections #HearingSafety #HearingLoss #AudPeeps ow.ly/rN6K50JZhiX

On average, people wait 7 years between first noticing their hearing loss and finally taking action. We seek to change that.

As audiologists await the final U.S. Federal Drug Administration (FDA) rules that will govern the sale of over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids, there are many unanswered questions. Join this web seminar NEXT WEEK and stay ahead! audiology.org/event/over-the…

Research clearly demonstrates that consumers can damage their hearing in less than 9 seconds at noise levels above 120 dB. Affordable hearing aids must be safe! #HearingLoss #AudPeeps #HearingSafety ow.ly/3J3w50JU8wC

"The safety parameters we are recommending would in no way compromise the efficacy of OTC hearing aids intended for individuals with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss." hearingreview.com/inside-hearing… #HearingLoss #AudPeeps #HearingSafety

Kansas delegation letter calls on @US_FDA to address consumer safety issues on #OTC hearing aid rule. #HearingCare #HearingLossAwareness ow.ly/pchV50IjaOb

Sound advice, @cdc! Did YOU know that a change of 10 dB is accepted as the difference in level that is perceived by most listeners as “twice as loud” or “half as loud”? A 10 dB difference can be “dangerous decibels” for OTC hearing aids, and should NEVER exceed 110 dB! #DoNoHarm

"If the current output level is maintained and a gain level is omitted, hearing aids can be amplified to levels that are dangerous for those with mild-to-moderate hearing loss. This proposed output limit would also violate the authorizing statue."