Caring For Your Hearing Aids - Health Innovations hi BTE User Manual

• Whenever possible, directly face the sounds you
are trying to hear and move closer, especially
in noisy environments. When speaking with
someone, you can also use facial cues to help
you understand. If you would like information
on speech (lip)-reading or additional help,
consider finding a support group. A good
place to start is the Hearing Loss Association of
America (HLAA) at hearingloss.org
• Your own voice may initially sound loud, or as
though you are talking "in a barrel." This is very
common, and most people get used to it over
time
• If you are new to hearing aids, you may hear
background noise (e.g., hum of a fan) that
you may not have heard in a long time. Most
people are able to tune out these noises as they
continue to wear their hearing aids
• When you are in a restaurant, avoid sitting in the
middle of the room or near the kitchen. A booth
to the side or in a corner will be more favorable
• It is not necessary to remove your hearing aids at
security checkpoints (e.g., airports). However, you
should remove your hearing aids for CT and MRI
scans or for other electromagnetic procedures
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Caring for your hearing aids

Regardless how much you paid for hearing aids,
they are sensitive electronic devices susceptible to
moisture and wax. Do your best to keep your hearing
aids clean and dry at all times. For more information,
visit hiHealthInnovations.com and watch the
hi BTE video.
• When not wearing your hearing aids, open the
battery door to allow any moisture to evaporate.
This also helps extend battery life. Store your
hearing aids in a safe, dry place, away from
direct sunlight and avoid extreme temperatures
• Do not leave your hearing aids in the bathroom
while showering
• When you sweat, be sure to take your hearing
aids off and allow them to dry for a minimum of
15 minutes before putting them back on
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