{"id":1629,"date":"2014-11-13T22:55:01","date_gmt":"2014-11-13T22:55:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.pdxent.com\/?p=1629"},"modified":"2018-08-21T22:14:11","modified_gmt":"2018-08-21T22:14:11","slug":"buying-hearing-aids-see-doctor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pdxent.com\/buying-hearing-aids-see-doctor\/","title":{"rendered":"Before Buying Hearing Aids, See a Doctor"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hearing loss<\/a> may be a common problem, but the causes vary. If you\u2019ve noticed your hearing isn\u2019t what it used to be, you may be tempted to pick up a pair of hearing aids from a big box retailer \u2013 or order them online. But doing so could be risky for your health. Without knowing what is causing your hearing loss, you might be overlooking a serious health issue. For that reason, it is always best to see a doctor first. <\/p>\n

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A hearing specialist in Portland can help you choose the hearing aids to best fit your lifestyle.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Your hearing loss could be the result of something easily treatable, like impacted earwax. Paying money for hearing aids<\/a> \u2013 even if you find a good deal \u2013 would be a waste, in that situation. \u201cAt the other end of the spectrum,\u201d cautions Dr. Eric Mann, clinical deputy directory of the FDA\u2019s division of ophthalmic and ear, nose and throat devices, \u201cIt could be something as serious as a tumor pressing on the hearing nerve.\u201d Even if benign, left untreated a mass so close to the brain can cause serious \u2013 perhaps even fatal \u2013 complications. A doctor can rule out any serious health conditions. <\/p>\n

Even if your hearing loss can be improved by hearing aids, it\u2019s in your best interest to see an audiologist<\/a> or hearing specialist experienced in dispensing and fitting hearing aids<\/a>. The digital devices available today are sophisticated and come in a range of styles<\/a>, some of which will be more appropriate for your particular hearing loss than others. You\u2019ll want an expert to go over the various features and options. An audiologist will provide counseling to ensure you have reasonable expectations, and is experienced in fitting your hearing aids \u2013 that is, programming them to meet your unique hearing requirements. Follow-up appointments are necessary to make any adjustments or fine-tune your instruments. These crucial services aren\u2019t available if you are buying from a big box retail outlet or online. <\/p>\n

If you\u2019re suffering from hearing loss and looking for hearing aids in Portland, be sure to schedule an appointment with a doctor first. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Hearing loss may be a common problem, but the causes vary. If you\u2019ve noticed your hearing isn\u2019t what it used to be, you may be tempted to pick up a pair of hearing aids from a big box retailer \u2013 or order them online. But doing so could be risky for your health. Without knowing…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1631,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"Before Buying Hearing Aids, See a Doctor | PDX ENT","_seopress_titles_desc":"Before you purchase you hearing aids in Portland, visit a certified hearing aid specialist to assure your receiving the best hearing aids to fit your needs.","_seopress_robots_index":"","schema":"","placeID":"","no_match":false,"name":"","company":"","review":"","address":"","city":"","state":"","zip":"","lat":"","lng":"","phone1":"","phone2":"","fax":"","mon1":"","mon2":"","tue1":"","tue2":"","wed1":"","wed2":"","thu1":"","thu2":"","fri1":"","fri2":"","sat1":"","sat2":"","sun1":"","sun2":"","hours-note":"","locid":"","rating":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pdxent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1629"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pdxent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pdxent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pdxent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pdxent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1629"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/pdxent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1629\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pdxent.com\/wp-json\/"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pdxent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1629"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pdxent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1629"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pdxent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1629"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}