CAUTION:
• Use your hearing aids as your hearing care professional recommends. Incorrect use may damage
your hearing.
• Do not use a broken hearing aid. It may not work properly and may be harmful to your hearing. It may
also cause scratches or sores due to sharp edges.
• Use only original consumables from ReSound, e.g. tubes and earmoulds or domes.
• Use only accessories intended for use with your hearing aids. Consult your hearing aid professional for
more information.
• Do not try to modify the shape of your hearing aid or accessories. This can cause skin reactions or
sharp edges leading to scratches or sores.
• If you have two hearing aids, they may be programmed differently. Do not swap them as this could
damage your hearing. Your hearing aids are colour-coded. Left=blue.Right=red.
If your hearing aids are not colour coded, ask your hearing care professional to add colour coding.
• If you experience side effects, contact your hearing care professional. Possible side effects from
wearing a hearing aid may be:
– Dizziness
– Tinnitus
– Perceived worsening of hearing loss
– Nausea
– Headache
– Skin reaction
– Ear wax accumulation
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