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WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, & NOTICES
NOTE:
Hearing loss in people younger than 18.
• People younger than 18 should see a doctor first, preferably an ear-nose-throat
doctor (an ENT), because they may have different needs than adults
• The doctor will identify and treat medical conditions as appropriate
• The doctor may refer the person to an audiologist for a separate test, a hearing aid
evaluation
• The hearing aid evaluation will help the audiologist select and fit the appropriate
hearing aid
A person who is younger than 18 years old with hearing loss should have a medical
evaluation by a doctor, preferably an ENT, before buying a hearing aid. The purpose
of a medical evaluation is to identify and treat medical conditions that may affect
hearing but that a hearing aid won't treat on its own.
Following the medical evaluation and if appropriate, the doctor will provide a written
statement that the hearing loss has been medically evaluated and the person is a
candidate for a hearing aid. The doctor may refer the person to an audiologist for a
hearing aid evaluation, which is different from the medical evaluation and is intended
to identify the appropriate hearing aid.
The audiologist will conduct a hearing aid evaluation to assess the person's ability
to hear with and without a hearing aid. This will enable the audiologist to select and
fit a hearing aid for the person's individual needs. An audiologist can also provide
evaluation and rehabilitation since, for people younger than 18, hearing loss may
cause problems in language development and educational and social growth. An
audiologist is qualified by training and experience to asset in the evaluation and
rehabilitation of hearing loss in people younger than 18.
IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR PROSPECTIVE Rx HEARING AID USERS:
It is good health practice for a person with a hearing loss to have a medical
evaluation by a licensed physician (preferably a physician who specializes in diseases
of the ear) before purchasing a prescription hearing aid. Licensed physicians who
specialize in diseases of the ear are often referred to as otolaryngologists, otologists
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or otorhinolaryngologists. The purpose of the medical evaluation is to assure that
all medically treatable conditions that may affect hearing are identified and treated
before the hearing aid is purchased.
Following the medical evaluation, the physician will give you a written statement
that states that your hearing loss has been medically evaluated and that you may
be considered a candidate for a hearing aid. The physician will refer you to an
audiologist or hearing aid dispenser, as appropriate, for a hearing aid evaluation.
The audiologist or hearing aid dispenser will conduct a hearing aid evaluation to
assess your ability to hear with and without a hearing aid. The hearing aid evaluation
will enable the audiologist or dispenser to select and fit a hearing aid to your
individual needs.
If you have reservations about your ability to adapt to amplification, you should
inquire about the availability of a trial-rental or purchase option program. Many
hearing aid dispensers now offer programs that permit you to wear a hearing aid for
a period of time for a nominal fee after which you may decide if you want to purchase
the hearing aid.
In some geographies, you must have a medical evaluation before purchasing a
prescription hearing aid. Some States allow an adult to waive the medical evaluation.
A hearing aid will not restore normal hearing and will not prevent or improve a
hearing impairment resulting from organic conditions. Use of a hearing aid is only
part of hearing habilitation and may need to be supplemented by auditory training
and instruction in lip reading. In most cases infrequent use of a hearing aid does not
permit a user to attain full benefit from it.
Some hearing instrument users have reported a buzzing sound in their hearing
instrument when they are using mobile phones, indicating that the mobile phone
and hearing instrument may not be compatible. It is well-known that mobile phones
are potential sources of noise for hearing aids. Your Miracle-Ear
been tested for compliance to two standards that define hearing aid immunity to
digital wireless devices and meet the requirements of ANSI C63.19- 2019 as well as
the criteria for user compatibility as defined by IEC 60118-13:2019.
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