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How to know if i need a hearing aid if i'm going deaf?

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Dr. Joel Ross answered

Audiologist and ENT: Seek a licensed ENT doctor and an audiologist. Only way to know is to get tested.

Dr Jaiswal agreed

Answered 7/14/2014

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