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15.3.4 Important notice for prospective sound generator users
A tinnitus masker is an electronic device intended to generate noise of sucient intensity and bandwidth
to mask internal noises. It is also used as an aid in hearing external noises and speech.
Good health practice requires that a person with a tinnitus condition have a medical evaluation by a
licensed physician (preferably a physician who specializes in diseases of the ear) before using a sound
generator. Licensed physicians who specialize in diseases of the ear are often referred to as otolaryngolo-
gists, otologists or otorhinolaryngologists.
The purpose of medical evaluation is to assure that all medically treatable conditions that may aect tin-
nitus are identified and treated before the sound generator instrument is used.
The sound generator instrument is a tool to generate sounds to be used with appropriate counseling
and/ or in a tinnitus management program to relieve patients suering from tinnitus.
15.4 i Tinnitus Sound Generator warnings
1. Sound generators can be dangerous if improperly used
2. Sound generators should be used only as advised by your doctor, audiologist, or hearing care
professional
3. Sound generators are not toys and should be kept out of reach of anyone who might cause them-
selves injury (especially children and pets)
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