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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.
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.
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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.
