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Hearing Aids

2007, Brochure, Federal Publication, English
Web link: http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/hearing/hearingaid.asp

Description:

This brochure about hearing aids contains information on hearing loss, how common it is and how to find out if you have hearing loss. It goes on to explain how hearing aids can help, what the different kinds of hearing aids are, how they work, and what patients should expect from hearing aids. It also has a list of questions patients should ask before buying hearing aids, an explanation of possible hearing aid problems, tips for taking care of the devices, and whom to contact for more information.

Availability information:

Single copies of most Federal materials are available free of charge. There may be associated shipping and handling or other charges. Publications may be available from more than one source who may have different ordering policies. In some cases there may be a limit to the quantity that can be ordered. Please contact the organizations listed below for specific ordering information.

Source:

National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders Information Clearinghouse, NIDCD, NIH, HHS
1 Communication Avenue
Bethesda MD 20892-3456

Phone number(s):

(800) 241-1044
(800) 241-1055 TTY
(800) 241-1044 (voice)

Related topics:

These topics may help you find additional publications. Click any of these links to do an automatic search.

• ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
• DEAFNESS AND HEARING LOSS
• HEARING IMPAIRMENT
• HEARING LOSS

NWHIC record number P-4070