| Cochlear Implants Tinnitus | | | | need to remove the implant. This is primarily because |
| Many people have the misconception that if someone | | | | the plastic is swings and other playground equipment |
| has a cochlear implant, then that person cannot | | | | tend to give off an electrostatic discharge, which ends |
| participate in activities like swimming or playing football. | | | | up interfering with the speech processor's working. |
| So parents of children with cochlear implants want to | | | | Therefore, it is best to remove the external portion of |
| know whether their kids can participate in sports like | | | | the implant. |
| every other child. Basically, they want their kids to have | | | | When it comes to using exercise equipment, a person |
| a normal life without feeling singled out. | | | | with cochlear implant can use a treadmill as long as the |
| Children with implants can swim as long as they | | | | treadmill is placed properly so that it does not give an |
| remember to take off the external portion of the | | | | electric static shock. It might be advisable to remove |
| implant. When it comes to scuba diving, it is best to first | | | | the external portion of the implant before using the |
| consult a qualified ENT specialist. Scuba diving involves | | | | treadmill. |
| being underwater and facing some amount of | | | | When the external portion of the implant is removed, |
| pressure. Most implants have the ability to withstand | | | | the person will not be able to hear sounds while playing |
| pressure underwater up to depths of 25 meters or 82 | | | | or participating in sports. That is why it is important for |
| feet. However, it is best to consult a medical | | | | children to learn sign language and/or lip reading to |
| professional. Cochlear Implants Tinnitus | | | | facilitate proper communication in circumstances like |
| When it comes to playing in playgrounds, you might | | | | these. |