Results Page 25: Expert Answers from Hearing Healthcare Providers

I took some hearing aid batteries out of the card they came in and placed them in a clean box. Now they don't seem to work. Have I ruined the batteries?

I have a pair of Siemens Micon 5's. I currently have the Tek RCU remote, not the mini tek. I would like to know if there is an app to turn my android phone into a remote control. i see a lot of apps but none for the micon platform.

I feel like I am hearing my heartbeat in my ears. It's driving me crazy. What should I do?

What you report sounds like pulsatile tinnitus, which is sometimes due to an increase in blood pressure, but can also be a symptom of other, more...

My audiologist recommended AGX hearing aids, but when I look at all the information on the internet they are barely referenced. Consumer Reports doesn't include them. How do they rate?

I strongly recommend against AGX hearing aids.  They are basically re-branded hearing aids from one of the Big 6 manufacturers.  They are good...

Are hearing aids waterproof?

Siemens marketed the Aquaris as waterproof, but they stopped manufacturing it recently. While current hearing aids have the same IP rating as the...

Is it possible to have my AGX hearing aids unlocked? We are moving overseas, and I'm not sure what to do?

The short answer is yes.  Hopefully you have a good relationship with your previous hearing care provider.  I would contact them and ask them to...

Are TruHearing Flyte hearing aids as good as normal hearing aids? Do I lose anything by going with TruHearing?

Be sure to ask if the Flyte instruments include a telecoil. Ask the provider to program the Flyte instruments, verify the settings via Real-Ear...

What is the typical cost to have used hearing aids adjusted for a new owner?

Prices will vary clinic to clinic. Some offices will bill you based on time (typically one hour for first fitting and 15 to 30 minutes for...

I read that MDHearingAid has the best hearing aids. Is that true?

It has a great name that leads you to believe that it would be a "doctor prescribed" device.   However, testing that was completed that compared...

What is the best hearing aid for a reverse slope cookie bite loss?

There is no product that we can say is "the best" as ultimately it is a personal decision. Some individuals prefer one manufacturer and other may...