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The following is a general guide to taking care of your hearing aids. These guidelines apply to all varieties of hearing aids. Specific questions regarding your hearing aids should be addressed with your hearing aid dispenser.
DO NOT continue to wear the hearing aid if any discomfort develops. Instead discontinue use and contact the Hearing Aid Center as soon as possible.
DO NOT drop the hearing aid on a hard surface.
DO NOT expose the hearing aid to extremely hot temperatures (car glove compartment, radiator, hair dryer).
DO NOT get the hearing aid wet. (A "Dri-Aid Kit" is available if your hearing aid is in danger of being exposed to moisture such as humidity and perspiration.)
DO NOT apply hair spray while wearing the hearing aid.
DO NOT try to repair the hearing aid yourself if you suspect that it is broken.
DO NOT store the hearing aid within the reach of children or pets. Dogs are attracted to the smell of the earmold and/or the feedback-whistle and may damage the hearing aid beyond repair.
DO NOT store hearing aid batteries within the reach of children or pets. These are toxic.**
DO NOT store your battery in the same area as medication or pills.**
DO NOT put your hearing aid or batteries in your mouth for any reason, as they may be accidentally swallowed.**
DO remove the battery from your hearing aid or open the battery door when it is not in use.
DO keep spare batteries with you at all times, however avoid letting them contact other metal objects such as loose pocket change. Store extra batteries in a cool, dry place. Do not put batteries in the refrigerator. The battery life will depend on the style and model of hearing aid you have, where the volume wheel is set, and other variables. The audiologist can tell you how many hours of battery life to expect.
DO turn the hearing aid off (or turn the volume all the way down) when inserting or removing the hearing aid to avoid feedback whistle.
DO buy insurance for the hearing aid if you feel you are at risk for losing the aid. Insurance is strongly recommended for children who wear hearing aids.
You may also want to read the section, Adjusting to the use of hearing aids.
There are also pages to help you troubleshoot with problems that can develop in your hearing aid. If you have a behind-the-ear aid, if you have an in-the-ear aid, or if you have a body aid, good, reliable advice is available on what to do.
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