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A member asked:

Hard of hearing from 2-3years.doctor says is due to weakening of nerve to brain system not ear and using aid will make him habitual and further loss.

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Hearing aid adjust: Hearing aids can potentially cause further nerve damage if the volume setting is too high. Should be professionally adjusted. As far as habituation goes , One may depend on them to hear but the hearing aids themselves don't CAUSE one to depend on them just like glasses don't cause worsening vision.

Answered 11/13/2017

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