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Styles of Hearing Aids
Open Ear (Slim tube fitting)
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This aid is most effective for mild to severe high frequency hearing loss.
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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)
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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.
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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)
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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)
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T
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.
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Use of this style of aid depends on the user's ear canal size and dexterity.
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Feedback may be a problem, depending on the severity of the hearing loss.
Completely-In-Canal (CIC)
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This aid fits entirely within the user's ear canal. Little or no part of the aid
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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.