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History of active drainage from the ear within the previous 90 days.
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History of sudden or rapidly progressive hearing loss within the previous 90 days
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Acute or chronic dizziness.
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Unilateral hearing loss of sudden or recent onset within the previous 90 days
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Audiometric air-bone gap equal to or greater than 15 dB at 500 hertz (Hz), 1000 Hz, and 2000 Hz.
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Visible evidence of significant cerumen accumulation or a foreign body in the ear canal.
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Pain or discomfort in the ear.
Side effects
If you experience side effects, contact your hearing care professional. Possible side effects from wearing a
hearing aid may be:
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Dizziness
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Tinnitus
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Perceived worsening of hearing loss
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Nausea
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Skin reaction
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Ear wax accumulation
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Introduction