Warnings Related To Tinnitus - oticon Opn 1 miniRITE Mode D'emploi

If the volume control is activated
A warning may be displayed if you activate the tinnitus volume
control in the "Buttons & Indicators" screen. This occurs if the relief
sound can be listened to at levels that may cause hearing damage.
The "Max wearing time" table in the fitting software displays the
number of hours the patient can safely use Tinnitus SoundSupport.
• Note the max wearing time for each program for which Tinnitus
SoundSupport is activated.
• Write those values in the table: "Tinnitus SoundSupport:
Limitation on use", in the back of this booklet.
• Instruct your patient accordingly.
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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 profes-
sional.
As with any device, misuse of the sound
generator feature may cause potentially
harmful effects. Care should be taken to
prevent unauthorized use and to keep
the device out of reach of children and
pets.
Maximum wearing time
Always follow the maximum wearing
time per day of the Tinnitus Sound-
Support advised by your hearing care
professional. Prolonged use may lead
to worsening of your tinnitus or of your
hearing loss.
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