Do you ever find that you can hear loud noises but can’t fully make out exact phrases when someone is speaking? Perhaps it's in a loud restaurant or even in the workplace. Or maybe you’re the one screaming and fighting to be understood. You’re not alone, as many people experience some form of hearing loss but aren’t sure how to define it or how to seek help. An estimated 25.4 million Americans over age 12 have mild hearing loss, and 12.8 million have moderate or greater hearing loss, according to Johns Hopkins.
In a long-awaited decision, the FDA announced last week that hearing aids will be available over the counter for people with mild to moderate hearing loss as soon as the fall. This decision will make them widely available at drugstores.
