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How to Use Phonak Hearing Aids

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The technology surrounding hearing aids is changing fast these days. With so many options for hearing aids, a person experiencing hearing loss is most certainly going to find one that is right for them. Phonak is a European-made hearing aid that is gaining popularity for its behind-the-ear styling. Here's how to use and care for your Phonak hearing aids to get a long life out of your investment.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions
  1. Step 1

    Find the Phonak that is right for you. The Phonak hearing aid is simply a behind-the-ear hearing aid with a small clear flexible tube that goes into the ear canal. Be sure to ask your doctor or hearing aid store representative which one is right for your particular type of hearing loss.

  2. Step 2

    Adjust your Phonak to your specific needs. All hearing aids will need adjustments when they arrive at your door. Follow the easy-to-use Phonak directions to make the necessary adjustments to your hearing aid.

  3. Step 3

    Consider getting a Phonak hearing aid remote control. This gives you a discrete way of changing the program mode or volume level of your Phonak hearing aid.

  4. Step 4

    Keep an extra battery or two on hand for you hearing aid. Keeping an extra battery in your hearing aid case will ensure you never run out of battery life or miss out on important conversations.

  5. Step 5

    Put your Phonak hearing aid in its case when not in use. This will keep your hearing aid clean and free from dust an debris.

Tips & Warnings
  • Keep your hearing aid and its batteries and accessories away from children. Swallowing a hearing aid battery can be fatal.
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