Warnings Related To Tinnitus - Philips HearLink miniBTE T Instructions For Use Manual

Warnings related to tinnitus

If your hearing care professional
has activated the sound generator
Tinnitus SoundSupport, please pay attention
to the following warnings.
There are some potential concerns
associated with the use of any sound
generated by a tinnitus management device.
Among them are the potential worsening of
tinnitus, and/or a possible change in hearing
thresholds.
Should you experience or notice a change
in hearing or tinnitus, or any dizziness,
nausea, headaches, heart palpitations, or
possible skin irritation at the point of contact
with the device, you should immediately
discontinue use of the device and consult
a medical, audiology, or other hearing care
professional.
As with any device, misuse of the sound
generator feature may cause potentially
harmful effects. Care should be taken to
prevent the unauthorised use and to keep
the device out of the reach of children and
pets.
Maximum wearing time
Always follow the maximum wearing time
per day of the Tinnitus SoundSupport
advised by your hearing care professional.
Prolonged use may lead to worsening of
your tinnitus or of your hearing loss.
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