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What Is the Difference Between OTC and Prescription Hearing Aids in 2026?
If you have started looking into hearing aids and feel confused by the options, you are not alone. The two main categories — over-the-co...
Hearing Health
FDA Regulations for OTC Hearing Aids: What Manufacturers Must Follow
Under the FDA final rule, manufacturers must limit OTC hearing aid output to a maximum of 111 dB SPL (or 117 dB SPL with compression) an...
Hearing Loss
Professional Guidelines for Hearing Aid Candidacy: When You Need One
Quick Answer You may need a hearing aid if you regularly struggle to understand speech, especially in noise, ask people to repeat themsel...
Hearing Loss
The Future of OTC Hearing Aids: Trends to Watch in 2026
Since the FDA introduced the OTC hearing aid category, the market has grown at a pace the industry has never seen before. More brands, sm...
OTC Hearing Aids
What Are OTC Hearing Aids? Everything You Need to Know in 2026
What Are OTC Hearing Aids? OTC (over-the-counter) hearing aids are FDA-regulated devices that adults with mild to moderate hearing ...
Hearing Health
Hearing Loss & Tinnitus Statistics: Shocking Facts You Need to Know in 2026
Hearing loss and tinnitus are no longer rare age-related concerns—both conditions are rising across all age groups. In 2025, new research...
OTC Hearing Aids
What Audiologists Say About OTC Hearing Aids in 2026
What Do Audiologists Think About OTC Hearing Aids? Audiologists broadly support OTC hearing aids for adults with mild to moderate hearing...
OTC Hearing Aids
The Most Life-Changing Gift You Can Give Mom
The Most Life-Changing Gift You Can Give Mom Isn’t Flowers or Jewelry... It’s Her Hearing Back "Something Felt Off With Mom... But None ...
Tips and Guides
The Modern BTE: How Behind-the-Ear Hearing Aids Became Discreet and Powerful
Behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aids have come a long way from the bulky devices of the past. Today’s models are smaller, lighter, and packe...
News
More Than "Waterproof": The Realities of Using Hearing Aids for Swimming and Water Activities
While some hearing aids are marketed as "water-resistant" or even "waterproof," that doesn't mean they're ideal for swimming. Most hearin...
Tips and Guides
Can Hearing Aids Be Reprogrammed for Another Person?
Quick Answer: Can You Reprogram Hearing Aids for Someone Else? If you are looking for a fast answer regarding the reprogramming of ...
OTC Hearing Aids
When Hearing Aids No Longer Help
When hearing aids no longer provide adequate benefit, it typically indicates progressive hearing loss that has moved beyond the devices'...
Hearing Health
Can Hearing Aids Cause Headaches?
Yes, hearing aids can cause headaches, especially during the initial adjustment period. Common causes include improper fit, incorrect vol...
OTC Hearing Aids
Are There Waterproof Hearing Aids? What You Need to Know
While no hearing aids are completely waterproof, many modern devices offer water-resistant features with IP ratings that protect against...
OTC Hearing Aids
