Avoiding Heat, Humidity And Chemicals; Eight Easy Steps To Better Hearing - oticon IIc Instructions For Use Manual

avoiding heat, humidity and chemicals

Your hearing instrument must never be exposed to extreme heat e.g., left inside a parked
car in the sun. They must never be exposed to a lot of moisture e.g., steam baths, showers
or heavy rain, nor must they be dried in microwave ovens or other ovens.
Wipe the batteries carefully with a dry cloth if moisture is present as it may affect their
performance. Using an anti-humidity kit can help to avoid these problems. This may even
extend the life of your hearing instrument. Consult your Hearing Care Professional for
further advice.
The chemicals in cosmetics, hairspray, perfume, aftershave lotion, suntan lotion and
insect repellent can damage your hearing instrument. You should always remove your
hearing instrument before applying such products and allow time for the product to dry
before reinserting your hearing instrument.
If you use lotion, ensure that you dry your hands before handling your hearing
instrument.
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eight easy steps to better hearing

It takes time to adjust to a new hearing instrument. How long this adjustment takes
differs from person to person. It will depend on a number of factors, such as whether you
have had a hearing instrument before and the degree of your hearing loss.
1. In the quiet of your home
Try to get accustomed to all the new sounds. Listen to the many background sounds and
try to identify each one. Bear in mind that some sounds will seem different from what
you are used to. You may have to learn to identify them again. Note that in time you will
get used to the sounds in your environment – if not please contact your Hearing Care
Professional.
If using the hearing instrument makes you tired, take it off for a little while and have a
rest. Gradually, you will begin to be able to listen for longer periods of time. Soon, you will
be able to wear your hearing instrument comfortably all day long.
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