Avoiding Heat And Chemicals; Seven Easy Steps To Better Hearing - oticon miniBTE Alta Instructions For Use Manual

avoiding heat and chemicals

Your hearing instrument must never be exposed to extreme heat, e.g., left inside a
parked car in the sun. It must not be dried in microwave ovens or other ovens.
The chemicals in cosmetics, hairspray, perfume, after shave 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 putting on your hearing instrument.
If you use lotion, be sure to dry your hands before using your hearing instrument.
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seven 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 accustom yourself to all the new sounds. Listen to the many background sounds
and try to identify each sound. 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 accustomed 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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