What questions should I ask before buying hearing aids?

There are many questions to ask before buying hearing aids. The first two questions are:

• Do I have permanent hearing loss?
• Who should I see about this?

Some people have hearing problems caused by ear wax, which can be removed by the professional. Sometimes middle ear infections cause a temporary hearing problem which can be eliminated after medical treatment. Sometimes auditory processing disorders cause hearing problems. If any of these situations (or others) are present, your audiologist will be able to recognize and diagnose the problem and will manage or refer you to best handle these situations! Before purchasing hearing aids, a comprehensive diagnostic evaluation should be obtained, by a professional audiologist.