I understand why things like drugs we inject in our body need to be regulated. B...

		busymom0 on Oct 19, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: The FDA wants you to be able to buy a hearing aid ... I understand why things like drugs we inject in our body need to be regulated. But I don't understand why hearing aids need to be regulated this way and even need a prescription. It's either "hey I can hear well and it fits my ears well" or it's "it doesn't help me hear well".

Because improper use can cause significant hearing loss.