Americans will be allowed to purchase hearing aids without a test or a prescription as early as October.
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A long-awaited new category of over-the-counter devices was finally finalised by the Food and Drug Administration. Tuesday
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It is hoped that new restrictions will increase industry competition and lower the cost of the gadgets.
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Matthew Pisani is deaf and received his first hearing aid when he was in first grade.
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However, he outgrew the device after a few years.
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About 30 million Americans, according to the FDA, could benefit from wearing hearing aids.
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a gadget and fitting might cost nearly $5,000.
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That's too expensive for some patients. Others wonder if it's really worth it.
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