I had an overnight hearing loss but didn’t need hearing aids
I had an overnight hearing loss in one ear, and since my wife had already purchased hearing aids at the local Beltone office, I went there for evaluation. I explained the history of my hearing loss to Greg, the technician, and he conducted a hearing test. He recommended a set of hearing aids. I said I thought I should get a second opinion. He said that the tests showed that I had nerve damage. Mistakenly thinking that Greg was a health professional with many years of experience, I overcame my reluctance and agreed to buy the set of hearing aids. I went home with the top of the line hearing products.
Several weeks later I accompanied my wife when she visited an otolaryngologist ENT specialist for a problem unrelated to hearing. While there I mentioned my own sudden hearing loss to him, He arranged an immediate hearing test for me. The test showed that I had fluid blocking my inner ear and no nerve damage. He subsequently inserted a tube to drain the fluid, which fully restored my hearing in that ear. I no longer needed hearing aids. Both the insurance company and I have wasted several thousand dollars, each..
Your Beltone tech is likely not a health professional but a hearing aid salesman. Please visit a REAL hearing specialist before you waste your money on something you don’t need.








