Good health practice requires that a person with a tinnitus condition have a medical evaluation by a licensed
physician (preferably a physician who specializes in diseases of the ear) before using a sound generator.
Licensed physicians who specialize in diseases of the ear are often referred to as otolaryngologists, otologists or
otorhinolaryngologists.
The purpose of medical evaluation is to assure that all medically treatable conditions that may affect tinnitus are
identified and treated before the sound generator instrument is used.
The sound generator instrument is a tool to generate sounds to be used with appropriate counselling and/or in a
tinnitus management program to relieve patients suffering from tinnitus.
Warning information
WARNING:
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Sound generators can be dangerous if improperly used.
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Sound generators should be used only as advised by your doctor, audiologist, or hearing care
professional.
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Sound generators are not toys and should be kept out of reach of anyone who might cause themselves
injury (especially children and pets).
CAUTION:
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Should the user develop any side effects from using the sound generator, such as dizziness, nausea,
headaches, perceived decrease in auditory function or increase in tinnitus perception, the user should
discontinue use of the sound generator and seek medical evaluation.
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