Hearing Aid Styles
IN EAR HEARING AIDS
Benefits
Limitations
Benefits
- In ear hearing aids copes better than ITC aids in background noise.
- It is more manageable for those with limited dexterity.
- The larger size makes is suitable for all types of hearing losses, including severe or profound
- The size and fit makes it less likely to whistle.
- The larger size means more space for a loop system (telecoil).
Limitations
- ITE hearing aids are not as discreet as IIC or CIC aids.
- The way it sits means that the bowl (concha) of the ear doesn’t transfer sound as it would naturally.
- You may require new impressions over time due to the natural change in the shape of the ears.
- You may feel more blocked due to the occlusion caused by the hearing aid.
remote hearing service
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