Federal regulation prohibits any hearing aid sale unless the buyer has first received a medical evaluation from a licensed physician. However, if you are at least 18 years old, you can sign a form (waiver) that says you are fully aware of your rights but choose not to have the medical evaluation. For people under 18 years of age, waiver of the medical evaluation is not permitted. These rules and regulations may vary state-by-state and you need to check with your state rules, regulations and laws. I do not recommend using waivers.

Your best health interest is served by seeing a licensed audiologist for a complete audiometric evaluation and seeing an otolaryngologist for medical and/or surgical diagnosis and treatment of all ear and hearing disorders and diseases.
The information presented on ILHearing.com is intended to for general information purposes only. It has not been reviewed by a physician or audiologist. This site does not offer medical advice. "Self-diagnosis" and treatment is not recommended. It is unwise and may lead to a worsening situation. You should promptly consult with a licensed hearing professional.

State and federal rules and regulations vary from location-to-location and they change over time. Therefore, it is very important for you to check with your local licensed health care professionals to verify and confirm the information presented on this site, or on any linked sites, and to best determine how it may apply to you and your specific situation.

Information on this site may be downloaded and photocopied in its entirety only for personal and educational purposes.

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