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Types of
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There
are four types of hearing aids; Behind The Ear, In The
Ear, In The Canal, & Completely In The Canal: |
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1- Behind The Ear (BTE)
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-Rests behind the ear. |
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-A plastic tube funnels amplified sound into
an earmold in the ear canal. |
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-Can be more durable than other types. |
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2- In The Ear (ITE) |
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-Components are housed in a custom-formed
earmold that fits within the outer portion of
the ear. |
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-Convenient size. |
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-Easy-to-use controls. |
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3- In The Canal (ITC) |
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-Components are housed in an earmold that fits
down into the ear canal. |
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-Size is smaller than ITE instruments.
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-Visible within the outer ear. |
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4- Completely In The Canal (CIC) |
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-Latest generation of hearing instruments. |
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-Slide deep into the ear canal.. |
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-Popular for their aesthetic appeal. |
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