How do members experience Hearing Aids?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Hearing loss 199 51
Tinnitus 72 18
Otosclerosis 17 17
Hearing problems 14 4
Improve communication 3 0

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Itching 2
Itchy ears 2
Pain in ear 2
Ringing in ears (tinnitus) 2
Avoidance of situations 1
Fear of embarrassment 1

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 2
Moderate 5
Mild 7
None 54

Member evaluations

chasmengr

evaluated on Dec 17, 2014

  • Perceived effectiveness for tinnitus: Can't tell
  • Side effects: None

jaws-als

evaluated on Jul 27, 2012

  • Perceived effectiveness for hearing loss: None
  • Side effects: None