I have trouble hearing. Is it okay to use a sound amplifier instead of a hearing aid?

 

Sound amplifier,

For use by the general public, not patients

 

To get to the point, the sound amplifier is

It is an electronic device, not a medical device.

 

Normal individuals with no hearing impairments

It is a tool that helps you hear sounds better.

It is not a tool for patients.

 

Hearing-impaired patients rely on diagnoses and prescriptions from specialists.

The use of hearing aids is recommended.

 

Hearing aids differ from sound amplifiers.

It is a medical device focused on auditory rehabilitation for patients with hearing loss.

 

Based on precise auditory testing

Because it sets according to the hearing suited for each frequency

Expert diagnosis and prescription are necessary.

 

High-output loud sound amplifiers

It can cause noise-induced hearing loss.