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Though rechargeable hearing aids<\/a> are becoming increasingly popular, the vast majority of hearing aids still take disposable button batteries. These are essential for helping you hear well in complex listening environments, but there are some things you need to keep in mind in terms of safety. We review tips below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Button Batteries Can Be Dangerous<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Disposable button batteries, like other batteries, contain heavy metals<\/a> including mercury, silver and lithium. If these chemicals come into contact with body fluids, it creates an electrical current that can burn through tissue and damage internal organs. If you handle a leaky battery, it can cause skin burns as well. This is true whether the battery has a full charge or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If Someone Swallows a Button Battery\u2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If someone swallows a button battery, this is a medical emergency; do not attempt first aid at home. Instead, take them immediately to the emergency room. If the person is over one year old, you can give them two teaspoon of honey every 10 minutes until you reach the ER in order to slow the development of an internal burn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re unsure if your small child or older adult swallowed a battery, look for the signs, including wheezing, drooling, vomiting, chest discomfort, difficulty swallowing and gagging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Storing Button Batteries Safely<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Follow our tips below to safely store a button battery:<\/p>\n\n\n\n