Tinnitus masker

Unitron’s tinnitus masker is a broadband sound generator available on the Unitron Era™ hearing aid platform. It provides a means of sound enrichment therapy that can be used as part of a personalized tinnitus management program to provide temporary relief from tinnitus.

The underlying principle of sound enrichment is to provide supplementary noise stimulation which can help defocus your attention from your tinnitus and avoid negative reactions. Sound enrichment, coupled with instructional counseling, is an established approach to managing tinnitus.

Tinnitus masker warnings

Air conduction hearing aids with Unitron’s tinnitus masker are to be fitted by a hearing healthcare professional familiar with the diagnosis and management of tinnitus.

Should you develop any side effects while using Unitron’s tinnitus masker, you should discontinue use of the device and seek a medical evaluation. Side effects include headaches, nausea, dizziness, heart palpitations or decrease in auditory function (such as decreased tolerance to loudness, speech not as clear or worsening of tinnitus).

The volume of Unitron’s tinnitus masker can be set to a level which could lead to permanent hearing damage when used for a prolonged period of time. Should the tinnitus masker be set to such a level in your hearing aid, your hearing healthcare professional will advise you of the maximum amount of time per day you should use the tinnitus masker. The tinnitus masker should never be used at uncomfortable levels.