{"id":4389,"date":"2021-05-24T17:51:58","date_gmt":"2021-05-24T23:51:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nesilv.com\/?p=4389"},"modified":"2021-09-02T10:45:02","modified_gmt":"2021-09-02T17:45:02","slug":"how-to-care-for-your-hearing-aid-batteries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nesilv.com\/how-to-care-for-your-hearing-aid-batteries\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Care for Your Hearing Aid Batteries"},"content":{"rendered":"

Though many of today\u2019s hearing aids are made with built-in rechargeable batteries, many still take disposable button batteries that contain mercury, silver, lithium and other toxic metals. Knowing how to care for your hearing aid batteries can help prevent a disaster, which is why we outline the do\u2019s and don\u2019ts of hearing aid batteries below.<\/p>\n

What Makes Batteries So Dangerous?\"A<\/h2>\n

According to the National Capital Poison Center, over 3,500 people of all ages<\/a> swallow button batteries each year. In many cases, these batteries pass through the body via a bowel movement without issue, but sometimes, they can get stuck in the body.<\/p>\n

In these cases, the chemicals in the batteries have a greater chance of coming into contact with body fluids, which creates an electrical current that can burn through tissue, damage the internal organs and even lead to death.<\/p>\n

Call the National Battery Ingestion Hotline at 800-498-8666 right away <\/strong>if you or someone you know ingests a battery.<\/p>\n

In a similar vein, leaking batteries can cause chemical burns on the skin. If this happens, wipe away the chemicals with a wet cloth, then run cool water over the affected area for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention if it continues to burn.<\/p>\n

Proper Battery Storage<\/h2>\n

In order to minimize the risk of your hearing aid batteries being accidentally ingested, it\u2019s important to know how to store them properly.<\/p>\n

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