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• Should read and follow the directions from the
manufacturer of your implantable medical device.
If you have any questions about using your wireless
phone with such a device, consult your health care
provider.
For additional information, see www.fda.gov/
cellphones/.
Caution: Avoid potential hearing loss
Prolonged exposure to loud sounds (including music)
is the most common cause of preventable hearing loss.
Some scientific research suggests that using portable
audio devices, such as portable music players and
cellular telephones, at high volume settings for long
durations, may lead to permanent noise-induced
hearing loss. This includes the use of headphones
(including headsets, earbuds, and Bluetooth® or other
wireless devices). Exposure to very loud sound has
also been associated in some studies with tinnitus
(a ringing in the ear), hypersensitivity to sound, and
distorted hearing. Individual susceptibility to noise-
induced hearing loss and other potential hearing
problems varies.
The amount of sound produced by a portable audio
device varies depending on the nature of the sound, the
device, the device settings, and the headphones. You
should follow some commonsense recommendations
when using any portable audio device:
• Set the volume in a quiet environment and select the
lowest volume at which you can hear adequately.
• When using headphones, turn the volume down if
you cannot hear the people speaking near you or
if the person sitting next to you can hear what you
are listening to.
• Do not turn the volume up to block out noisy
sur round ings. If you choose to listen to your
portable device in a noisy environment, use noise-
cancelling headphones to block out background
environmental noise.
• Limit the amount of time you listen. As the volume
increases, less time is required before your hearing
could be affected.