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Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids Effective for Long-Term Use
Nearly 2 years ago, over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids became available without a prescription. Audiologists and consumers have doubted their effectiveness, but OTC hearing aids can be as good as — and sometimes better — than traditional aids at half the …