Ask a Health Professional Each week health professionals give their educated opinions on relat- able health questions. We believe that knowledge is power! 705 10th Ave. Menominee, MI (906)-864-2945 Herltage Johanna Zuehls, Au.D. Doctor of Audiology Question: Why are hearing aids in the magazines so much cheaper? Have you ever seen those ads in the that might not be prescribed. Because hearing loss is a result of nerve damage, neither a PSAP nor a traditional hearing aid will perfect hearing.ever. But it is important not to encourage additional nerve damage which is something that can happen when not using a properly prescribed device. If someone misuses reading glasses, the chance of damaging the nerve A: magazine where they are selling hearing aids for $39.95? Sometimes, they get as high $300- $500. I have had many people ask me about these hearing aids after we discuss what I can offer them. The pricing seems so different so it really is a good question to ask! is slim as the issues that cause vision Currently, the FDA prohibits the sale of hearing aids through any means other than through a trained and licensed professional. What you see in the magazines are called personal sound amplifi cation products (PSAP). Many companies have these and market them as hearing aids, but they are limited. A PSAP can help someone with a slight hearing loss, but because of the output, anyone with a mild-moderate loss will do better damage are often not nerve related. But if someone misuses hearing aids by wearing someone else's or buying something off of ebay, permanent damage can result that will be treatable but not correctable. Hearing aids range in price by quality. Some technology is best for those people who spend a lot of time in crowds and some is best for those who spend more time at home. An exam will help determine the best for you. If someone just isn't ready, a PSAP is a way to try something out without a lot of commitment. Many professionals, however, will also let you try hearing aids without with a traditional hearing aid. It is also important to be checked out for hearing loss prior to looking into a PSAP. I have many clients who think they have loss, but their hearing actually falls within a range commitment as well. Just ask! of normal hearing. The biggest problem I see is the potential for hearing damage by using something to help you achieve that goal! My goal is to help you hear better. I will do whatever I can Ask a Health Professional Each week health professionals give their educated opinions on relat- able health questions. We believe that knowledge is power! 705 10th Ave. Menominee, MI (906)-864-2945 Herltage Johanna Zuehls, Au.D. Doctor of Audiology Question: Why are hearing aids in the magazines so much cheaper? Have you ever seen those ads in the that might not be prescribed. Because hearing loss is a result of nerve damage, neither a PSAP nor a traditional hearing aid will perfect hearing.ever. But it is important not to encourage additional nerve damage which is something that can happen when not using a properly prescribed device. If someone misuses reading glasses, the chance of damaging the nerve A: magazine where they are selling hearing aids for $39.95? Sometimes, they get as high $300- $500. I have had many people ask me about these hearing aids after we discuss what I can offer them. The pricing seems so different so it really is a good question to ask! is slim as the issues that cause vision Currently, the FDA prohibits the sale of hearing aids through any means other than through a trained and licensed professional. What you see in the magazines are called personal sound amplifi cation products (PSAP). Many companies have these and market them as hearing aids, but they are limited. A PSAP can help someone with a slight hearing loss, but because of the output, anyone with a mild-moderate loss will do better damage are often not nerve related. But if someone misuses hearing aids by wearing someone else's or buying something off of ebay, permanent damage can result that will be treatable but not correctable. Hearing aids range in price by quality. Some technology is best for those people who spend a lot of time in crowds and some is best for those who spend more time at home. An exam will help determine the best for you. If someone just isn't ready, a PSAP is a way to try something out without a lot of commitment. Many professionals, however, will also let you try hearing aids without with a traditional hearing aid. It is also important to be checked out for hearing loss prior to looking into a PSAP. I have many clients who think they have loss, but their hearing actually falls within a range commitment as well. Just ask! of normal hearing. The biggest problem I see is the potential for hearing damage by using something to help you achieve that goal! My goal is to help you hear better. I will do whatever I can