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31/03/2022at 14:48

Head of US audiologist association thinks OTC could increase hearing loss awareness

The president of the American Academy of Audiology, Sarah Sydlowski, says that the upcoming over-the-counter sales channel in the US could have a positive effect on the hearing industry at large, increasing awareness and bringing more patients into play – nevertheless, proper rules must be in place to safeguard them from unintended harm.
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by marketwire, translated by daniel pedersen

The upcoming sales channel for over-the-counter (OTC) sales of hearing aids will be a boon for audiologists and, more generally, the treatment of hearing loss in the US.

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