Tinnitus Masker - Unitron InseraMD B1-312 Guide D'utilisation

Tinnitus masker

The Tinnitus masker noise generator is a
broadband sound Generator which may have
been enabled in your hearing aid. It provides a
means of sound enrichment that can be used
as part of a personalized tinnitus management
program to provide temporary relief from
tinnitus. It should always be used as prescribed
by your audiologist. The underlying principle of
sound enrichment is to provide supplementary
noise stimulation which can help defocus your
attention from your tinnitus and avoid negative
reactions. Sound enrichment, coupled with
instructional counseling, is an established
approach to managing tinnitus.
Good health practice requires that a person
reporting tinnitus have a medical evaluation by
a licensed ear physician before using a sound
generator. The purpose of such an evaluation
is to ensure medically treatable conditions
that may be causing tinnitus are identified and
treated prior to using a sound generator.
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Should you develop any side effects whilst
using the noise generator such as headaches,
nausea, dizziness or heart palpitations or
experience a decrease in auditory function, you
should discontinue use and seek a medical
evaluation.
According to OSHA (Occupational Safety &
Health Administration, U.S. Department of
Labor) regulations, the volume of the noise
generator can be set to a level which could lead
to permanent hearing damage when used for
a prolonged period of time. Should the noise
generator be set to such a level in your hearing
aid, your hearing healthcare professional will
advise you of the maximum amount of time
per day you should use the noise generator.
The noise generator should never be used at
uncomfortable levels.
Air conduction hearing aids with the tinnitus
masker are to be fitted by a hearing care
professional familiar with the diagnosis and
management of tinnitus.
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