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Getting the Right Hearing Aid for Adults - References

Written by - Himabindu Venkatakrishnan, B.Sc

Medically Reviewed by - Dr. Nithin Jayan, MBBS, DNB

Last Updated on Jul 31, 2014

References:

Myths and Facts About Hearing Aids - (http://www.asha.org/public/hearing/hearing-aid-myths-and-facts/)
How to Shop for a Hearing Aid - (http://www.aarp.org/health/conditions-treatments/info-05-2011/getting-the-right-hearing-aid.html)
Hearing Aid Buying Guide - (http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/hearing-aids/buying-guide.htm)

Author: Himabindu. V

Editor: Dr. Nithin Jayan

Technically Checked by: Priyatharshini

Published on Jul 30, 2014
Last Updated on Jul 31, 2014

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