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Styles of Hearing Aids

 

Open Ear (Slim tube fitting)

  • This aid is most effective for mild to severe high frequency hearing loss.
  • The hearing aid component rests behind the ear.
  • There is a slim tube that connects to the hearing aid and goes into the ear.
  • Many colors  are available to match hair and skin.

 

 

 


Behind-The-Ear (BTE)
  • Behind-The-Ear (BTE)This is the most flexible hearing aid; it can be coupled with other assistive listening devices.
  • Individuals with mild to severe hearing losses can wear this type of aid.
  • The hearing aid component rests behind the ear.
  • The plastic earhook rests lightly on top of the ear and connects to the earmold tubing.
  • Many colors are available to match hair and skin.
 

 


In-The-Ear (ITE)
  • In-The-Ear (ITE)This aid is effective for individuals with mild to severe hearing losses.
  • All components of the aid fit inside the ear.

 

 
 
 
 
 

In-The-Canal (ITC)
  • TIn-The-Canal (ITC)his aid is a variation of the In-The-Ear.
  • Due to their small size, they can only provide enough amplification for certain mild to moderate losses.
  • Use of this style of aid depends on the user's ear canal size and dexterity.
  • Feedback may be a problem, depending on the severity of the hearing loss.
 
 
 

Completely-In-Canal (CIC)
  • This aid fits entirely within the user's ear canal. Little or no part of the aid Completely-In-Canal (CIC)is visible.
  • Due to its small size, it can only provide enough amplification for certain mild to moderate losses.
  • Use of this aid depends on the user's hearing loss and dexterity, as well as the size and shape of the ear canal.