Good fit, trial period critical for effective hearing aids

November 5, 2008 By Prue Salasky

For some, the sound is that of crickets chirping, for others it's bacon frying, or even a high-pitched ringing sound.

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flubber - Nov 06, 2008
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Propaganda from 'professionals'. It doesn't mention how long these examples went without H/A's. You can get a poor fit from anyone selling H/A's. They like to call it 'fitting' but it's just like buying a car or any other big ticket item - do yer homework!!!!

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