and the likelihood of an allergic reaction is
slight. If a skin irritation occurs, including
redness, swelling or itching where the hearing
aid makes contact with your ear - contact your
physician and hearing healthcare provider.
Caring for Your Hearing Instruments
Hearing instruments are exposed to moisture
in the form of humidity and perspiration while
being worn. The daily use of a dehumidifying
system or drying kit approved by your hearing
healthcare provider is recommended. These
accessories may be purchased from your
hearing healthcare provider.
The most common causes of hearing aid repair
are wax and moisture. If you are encountering
recurrent repairs, please discuss the various
wax/moisture prevention systems and
accessories with your hearing healthcare
provider.
Extended Storage
If it is necessary to store your hearing
instruments for an extended amount of time,
follow the steps below for proper storage.
1.
Remove the batteries.
2.
Clean the instrument according to
instructions on previous pages.
3.
Place the instruments in a cool, dry place.
Either their original container or a
hearing instrument dehumidifier is
recommended.
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Cleaning Your Hearing Instrument
You should inspect your hearing instruments
daily and clean them periodically to control
wax buildup. To clean, very gently wipe the
surface with a soft, dry cloth or moist
cleaning wipes made especially for hearing
instruments.
Inspect the tip of the ear mold portion of
your hearing aids for any wax build up.
Using only the wax tool supplied, remove the
wax very carefully as directed by your hearing
healthcare provider. Be careful not to push
wax into the opening or to insert the tool
deeply into the opening. The wearing of a
hearing aid may accelerate the accumulation
of earwax. You should not use cotton swabs
to clean your ears, due to the risk of pushing
the wax deeper into the ear canal. Visit your
hearing healthcare provider if you have
questions regarding the cleaning of your
hearing aids or if you suspect wax build-up.
Do not allow water to enter any openings on
the instruments.
The materials used in your hearing
instruments are of the highest quality available,
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