Audicus ALTO Instruction Manual - Warnings and Side Effects
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Warnings and Side Effects
Other Warnings
Audicus hearing aids are intended to improve the
hearing of the hearing impaired persons. Diagno-
sis of hearing loss and prescription of hearing aid
must be performed by a hearing health specialitst
(e.g. ENT specialist, audiologist, or hearing
professional). They are not intended for anyone
under 18 years of age.
Do not use your hearing aid or remote control in
potentially explosive environments.
If you experience dizziness, drainage or bleeding
from the ear, or sudden hearing loss, see your
physician immediately.
Consult a licensed physician if you have ear canal
blockage, a lasting ear infection or a plugged up
fullness feeling.
Consult a licensed physician if you have ringing in
one or both ears within last 90 days.
Keep hearing aids out of the reach of children,
pets, and individuals with diminished mental
capacity.
Hearing aids should be used only as directed and
adjusted by your trained hearing aid professional.
A hearing aid may stop functioning, e.g. if the
battery goes dead. You should be aware of this
possibility, in particular if you are in traffic or
otherwise depend on warning sounds.
Do not switch hearing aids between ears or allow
others to wear or use your hearing systems.
Do not insert aid if foreign object is inside ear
canal. If dome is stuck inside canal, seek a medical
professional immediately.
Hearing aids will not restore normal hearing and
will not prevent or improve a hearing impairment
resulting from organic compounds.
In most cases, infrequent use of a hearing aid
does not permit user to attain full benefit from it.
The use of the hearing aid is only part of hearing
habilitation and may need to be supplemented by
auditory training and instruction in lip reading.