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Do not drop your hearing aid.
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Insert and remove your hearing aid(s) over a carpeted
area. If you do not have carpeting, insert your hearing
aid(s) while sitting on a bed. If you choose to insert your
hearing aid(s) over a table, place a bath towel on the
table before caring for the hearing aid(s).
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Protect your hearing aid from harsh substances.
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Do not wear your hearing aid(s) while using hair spray,
spray paint, or any other sticky sprays. This will clog the
microphone.
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Do not use hearing aid(s) while using noisy machinery.
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Do not wear your hearing aid(s) when you are using a
lawnmower, power tool, chainsaw, tractor, and or
shotgun /rifle.
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Remove the hearing aids and hearing protection
(earplugs/ear muffs) should be worn. Loud noise can
cause your hearing loss to worsen.
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If you have an ear infection with ear discharge, do not
wear your hearing aid(s).
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Contact your physician for medical treatment.
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Never take your hearing aid(s) apart.
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If your hearing aid(s) stop working, please refer to the
troubleshooting guide on page 26.
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Never grind or poke holes in your hearing aid.
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If your hearing aid(s) are causing you pain /soreness:
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Stop wearing your hearing aid.
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Call Audiology for an appointment.
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Start wearing your hearing aid(s) again the day before
your appointment. This will help us see where you are
experiencing soreness.
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