MEDIC THERAPEUTICS Earbuds User Guide

: June 7, 2024
: MEDIC THERAPEUTICS

Table of Contents

STEP 1: FULLY CHARGE HEARING AIDS PRIOR TO FIRST USE
STEP 2: CORRECT WEARING METHODS
STEP 3: VOLUME & PROGRAM ADJUSTMENT
FAQS
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MEDIC THERAPEUTICS Earbuds User Guide

Prior to first use to ensure the optimal performance of your Medic Therapeutics Hearing Aid, follow the quick starter guide steps below and review the included manual in depth.

STEP 1: FULLY CHARGE HEARING AIDS PRIOR TO FIRST USE

Prior to first use, make sure that the hearing aids are completely charged. Connect the charging case with the provided power cord to commence charging. An indicator light will luminate as the device is being charged and will turn off once fully charged (full charging time is approximately 6 hours).
Note: Even if the charger itself shuts off after 4 hours, continue charging the hearing aids for 2 more hours (to reach the full 6 hours of charging time) prior to first use. Only after the first initial use of the hearing aids, charging the device for 4 hours (rather than 6) will be sufficient to operate the device.
NOTE: It is recommended to wear the hearing aids for 2 hours during the first use in a relatively quiet indoor environment. Slowly work your way up to wearing them for longer periods of time and in outdoor environments. When NOT in use, please store the hearing aids in the charging case. The hearing aids will automatically switch off and then automatically switch on when removed from the charging case.

STEP 2: CORRECT WEARING METHODS

Clean your ear canal with a cotton swab before inserting the hearing aids.
Packaging includes 2 extra sets of silicone ear tips (small & large); the ear tip should fit tightly against your ear canal.
Select the appropriate size for your ear and apply to the hearing aids.
NOTE: If you do not use an appropriate silicone ear tip size for your ear, there will be a gap between your ear canal and the hearing aids; this can produce an undesired noise/whistling sounds when turned on and in active use.

STEP 3: VOLUME & PROGRAM ADJUSTMENT

Make sure to set your hearing aids at the appropriate volume and program levels to avoid undesired noise/whistling sounds.
Volume Adjustment: Quickly press and release the volume/program button for 1 second to reduce the volume. The hearing aids will beep twice at every volume reduction. Once the minimum volume is reached, the hearing aids will beep once. Press the button once more to jump to the maximum volume; the hearing aids will beep once again. There are a total of 6 volume levels.
Program adjustment: Press and hold the volume/program button for 3 seconds to adjust the program. The number of beeps emitted from the device each indicate which program you have set your device to; the hearing aids’ default program setting is “Program 1”. With every press and hold, the program will adjust from normal frequency output (Program 1), to high frequency output (Program 2), and then low frequency output (Program 3).

FAQS

Can a hearing aid make tinnitus worse?

Occasionally tinnitus worsens with the use of hearing aids. The most common causes are hyperacusis, auditory fatigue or reactive tinnitus. Hyperacusis is the increased sensitivity to certain frequency and volume ranges of sound. Everyday noises become unbearable or painfully loud.

Why does your hearing get worse with age?

As we get older, degeneration within the inner ear and along the nerve pathways to the brain can impact our hearing. Most of the time, these changes are related to the health of tiny hair cells in the inner ear that help us hear.

What is the best treatment for hearing loss?

Open fit aids are currently the most popular, due to fit and features offered. Cochlear implants. If you have more severe hearing loss and gain limited benefit from conventional hearing aids, then a cochlear implant may be an option.

How do I clean my ear canal?

You can use a cotton swab to gently clean the outer ear and ear canal.

How do I know if my hearing aids are working properly?

If you have difficulty hearing in noisy environments, or if you have difficulty understanding speech, then your hearing aids are working properly.

What if I don’t hear anything at all?

Check to make sure that the volume is turned up and that you are wearing them correctly. If the volume is turned up and you still can’t hear anything, then contact your doctor or audiologist.
WEARING METHODS & CORRECT POSITIONING OF THE HEARING AIDS The hearing aids should be worn as close as possible to the ears. The earbud should be inserted into the ear canal, with the microphone facing towards the front of the ear canal. The microphone should be placed approximately 1/2 inch (1 cm) away from the mouth, with the microphone angle facing towards your cheekbone.

Will a hearing aid stop tinnitus?

Clinical evidence indicates that hearing aids provide several benefits for people with tinnitus. Improve overall hearing: By improving the quality of external sound, hearing aids make the wearer less focused on the inner sounds caused by tinnitus.

What exercises help tinnitus?

Yoga is a great exercise for tinnitus sufferers because it incorporates meditative breathing and relaxation techniques along with a healthy workout.

At what age do you start losing your hearing?

An age-related hearing loss typically occurs in our sixties and seventies and develops gradually as we age. Statistically we all start to lose our hearing when we are in our 40s. One adult in five and more than half of all people over the age of 80 suffer from hearing loss.

What are the 5 levels of hearing loss?

There are 5 different levels of hearing loss: mild, moderate, moderately- severe, severe and profound. Mild Hearing Loss (26 dB- 40dB): this type of hearing loss is often associated with the inability to hear soft sounds. These sounds often include rustling leaves, bird chirping, or the refrigerator humming.

What are the 3 types of hearing loss?

Hearing loss affects people of all ages and can be caused by many different factors. The three basic categories of hearing loss are sensorineural hearing loss, conductive hearing loss and mixed hearing loss. Here is what patients should know about each type.

What causes tinnitus to get louder?

These include: Health conditions you may have, such as diabetes, ear infections that come back, high blood pressure, and diabetes. Medications you’ve taken, including aspirin, chemotherapy, and some antibiotics. Your exposure to loud sounds like music, lawn mowers, fireworks, gunfire, loud engines, and planes.

Why does tinnitus get louder at night?

During the evening or night hours, ambient sounds and noises are less or are considerably reduced , making the tinnitus seem more intense than during the day.

Does drinking water help tinnitus?

Anything you eat, drink, or do, that upsets the fluid level in the body can upset the fluid level in the ear and cause tinnitus. Keeping a moderate intake of caffeine, salt, and alcohol. Reducing your use of tobacco. And staying hydrated by drinking water will help reduce the impact of tinnitus.

What vitamin deficiency causes ringing in the ears?

[23] Vitamin B12 deficiency may cause the demyelination of neurons in the cochlear nerve, resulting in hearing loss and tinnitus.

Can B12 cure tinnitus?

Participants in Group A with a vitamin B12 deficiency showed a significant improvement in their tinnitus severity index scores after receiving six weeks of B12 therapy. None of the participants in the control group or those in Group A without a preexisting deficiency showed a significant improvement.

What is the best vitamin for tinnitus?

Research studies have shown that people with tinnitus experienced improvement in symptoms after undergoing vitamin B12 supplemental therapy. Vitamin B12 can be found in foods such as meat, fish and dairy products; it can also be produced in a Lab.