Tinnitus Masker - Unitron Moxi V-R Manual

26. Tinnitus masker

Tinnitus masker uses broadband noise to provide
temporary relief of tinnitus.
Tinnitus masker warnings
The tinnitus masker is a broadband sound
generator. It provides a means of sound en-
richment therapy that can be used as part of
a personalized tinnitus management program
to provide temporary relief from tinnitus.
The underlying principle of sound enrichment
is to provide supplementary noise stimula-
tion which can help defocus your attention
from your tinnitus and avoid negative re-
actions. Sound enrichment, coupled with
instructional counseling, is an established
approach to managing tinnitus.
Air conduction hearing aids with the tinnitus
masker are to be fitted by a hearing care
professional familiar with the diagnosis and
management of tinnitus.
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Should you develop any side effects while us-
ing the tinnitus masker, such as headaches,
nausea, dizziness or heart palpitations or ex-
perience a decrease in auditory function such
as decreased loudness tolerance, worsening
of tinnitus, or speech not as clear, you should
discontinue use of the device and seek medi-
cal attention.
The volume of the tinnitus masker can be
set to a level which could lead to permanent
hearing damage when used for a prolonged
period of time. Should the tinnitus masker be
set to such a level in your hearing aids, your
hearing care professional will advise you of
the maximum amount of time per day you
should use the tinnitus masker.
The tinnitus masker should never be used at
uncomfortable levels.
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