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Hearing Aid By Size

Introduction:

Hearing Aids can be classified by size into five basic models as Body Level, Behind the ear, In the Ear, In the Canal and Completely in the canal.

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Body Level:

Commonly referred to as a pocket hearing aid, this has the microphone and electronics housed in a portable case that can be slipped into a pocket. A cord connects the hearing aid to the receiver in the ear.

Bulkiest of all models, long dangling cord can be cumbersome while working, difficult to use with telephone. Loss in sense of direction due to displaced microphone position.

Economy Model:

Behind the Ear(BTE) This external hearing aidfits snugly right behind the ear and is attached to a custom earpiece molded to the shape of your outer ear. It comes in small and mini-sizes. Ear level placement of the mike makes this aid superior in speech comprehension and sound direction compared to body level aids. High power / high gain. Can be used upto 120 dB loss. Ideally suitable for children.

In the Canal (ITC):

This compact aid fits deeper in the ear canal and is only faintly visible. Cosmetically appealing. Better sense of sound direction than ITE aid. Can be used upto 90 dB.

In the Ear (ITE):

This is a one-piece instrument custom designed to fit within the ear. Convenient to wear and cosmetically appealing. Better sense of sound direction. Can be normally used with the telephone. Can be used upto 90 dB loss.

Completely in the canal (CIC):

This is the tiniest of all hearing aids and fits deep inside the ear canal and is almost invisible. Convenient to wear. Best sense of sound direction of all the hearing aids. Can be used upto 90 dB loss.

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