What are the most common hearing aid styles?
There are many styles of hearing aids. The most common styles are listed below: ITE: In-The-Ear units are often the most comfortable, the least expensive and the easiest to operate. They are also the largest of the custom made styles. ITC: In-The-Canal units are usually more expensive than ITEs. They require good dexterity to control the volume wheel and they are smaller than ITEs. CIC: Completely-In-the-Canal units are the tiniest hearing aids made. They require a “removal string” due to their small size and the fact that they fit deeply into the ear canal. CICs do not usually have manual controls attached to them because they are too small. BTE: Behind-The-Ear hearing aids are the largest hearing aids and often the most reliable. BTEs have the most circuit options and they typically offer more power than custom made units. BTEs rest on the back of your ear. They are connected to the ear canal via custom-made plastic tubing; the earmold. The earmold is usually custom made from an ear
Image There are many styles of hearing aids. The type and degree of hearing loss, power requirements and options, manual dexterity abilities, cost and cosmetic concerns are some of the factors that will determine the exact hearing aid style my client will use. The most common styles are listed below: ImageITE – In-The-Ear units are probably the most comfortable, the least expensive and the easiest to operate for an in the ear style. They are also the largest of the custom made options. Some manufacturers now offer these with a remote control thus removing the need to manually alter the volume control. ImageITC – In-The-Canal units are a little more expensive (see note below *) than ITE’s. They require good dexterity to control the volume wheels and other controls on the faceplate. They are smaller than the ITE’s. ImageCIC – Completely-In-the-Canal units are the tiniest hearing aids made. They usually require a “removal string” due to their small size and the fact that they fit deeply i
There are many styles of hearing aids. The most common styles are listed below: ITE: In-The-Ear units are often the most comfortable, the least expensive and the easiest to operate. They are also the largest of the custom made styles. ITC: In-The-Canal units are usually more expensive than ITEs. They require good dexterity to control the volume wheel and they are smaller than ITEs. MC: Mini-Canals are the size between ITC and CIC. A mini canal is a good choice when you desire the smallest possible hearing aid with a tiny volume wheel. CIC: Completely-In-the-Canal units are the tiniest hearing aids made. They require a ” removal string ” due to their small size and the fact that they fit deeply into the ear canal. CICs can be difficult to remove without the pull string. CICs do not usually have manual controls attached to them because they are too small. BTE: Behind-The-Ear hearing aids are the largest hearing aids, often the least expensive, and they are very reliable. BTEs have the mo
There are many styles of hearing aids. The type and degree of hearing loss, power requirements and options, manual dexterity abilities, cost factors, and cosmetic concerns are some of the factors that will determine the exact hearing aid style the patient will use. The most common styles are listed below: 1096_ite.jpg ITE: In-The-Ear units are probably the most comfortable, the least expensive and the easiest to operate. They are also the largest of the custom made styles. 1096_itc.jpg ITC: In-The-Canal units are a little more expensive than ITEs. They require good dexterity to control the volume wheels and other controls on the faceplate and they are smaller than ITEs. 1096_cic.jpg MC: Mini-Canals are the size between ITC and CIC. A mini canal is a good choice when you desire the smallest possible hearing aid while still having manual control over the volume wheel and possibly other controls. 1096_cic.jpg CIC: Completely-In-the-Canal units are the tiniest hearing aids made. They usual
There are many styles of hearing aids. The most common styles are listed below All typesof hearing aids have their advantages and disadvantages. 1287_full.gif ITE: In-The-Ear Full shell in-the-ear the largest of the custom made styles. ITE’s fill the bowl of th ear and fit flush with the outside of the ear. 1287_half.gif ITC: In-The-Canal units are usually more expensive than ITEs. They require good dexterity to control the volume wheel and they are smaller than ITEs. 1287_mini.gif MC: Mini-Canals are the size between ITC and CIC. A mini canal is a good choice when you desire the smallest possible hearing aid with a tiny volume wheel. 1287_cic.gif CIC: Completely-In-the-Canal units are the tiniest hearing aids made. They require a “removal string” due to their small size and the fact that they fit deeply into the ear canal. CICs can be difficult to remove without the pull string. CICs do not usually have manual controls attached to them because they are too small. 1287_bte.gif BTE: Beh
