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Description

Publication Year: 2010
Language: English
Website: http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/hearing/hearingaid.asp

This brochure about hearing aids provides information on hearing loss, how common it is, and how to find out if you have hearing loss. It also explains how hearing aids can help some types of hearing loss, what the different kinds of hearing aids are, how they work, and what patients should expect from them. 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

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: 800-241-1044
Toll-free Phone: (800) 241-1044 (voice)

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