| The size and style of a hearing aid should be | | | | canal and because they can help the mild to |
| dependant on how much hearing loss you have | | | | moderately hearing impaired. These hearing aids come |
| incurred. Basing your decision on just aesthetic | | | | in a wide variety of sizes, colors and styles. |
| appearance would be mistake. There are three main | | | | The largest type of hearing aid is the BTE, or behind |
| types of hearing aids that you can choose from. They | | | | the ear, and is often the choice for kids with hearing |
| are completely in the canal, in the canal and behind the | | | | loss because they are much sturdier than the other |
| ear. Read on to find out what sets each of those | | | | varieties. These models feature advanced electronics |
| apart from each other. | | | | that sit within a case behind the ear. Sound is sent to |
| If you have a slight case of hearing loss then your | | | | the ear canal via specialized tubing and other |
| doctor will probably recommend a hearing aid that sits | | | | technology. In addition, the BTE aid helps those with |
| completely in the canal or a CIC. A CIC is a very small | | | | more severe hearing loss, since it has greater |
| hearing aid - in fact it is the smallest available. It helps | | | | amplification abilities. These hearing aids come in an |
| the wearer hear more clearly since it is in a natural | | | | array of colors to match any lifestyle, skin tone, or hair |
| environment to pick up and carry sound to the inner | | | | color. |
| ear. This would not be a good selection for someone | | | | The price of hearing aids varies greatly depending on |
| who suffers from severe hearing loss. When you are | | | | the type chosen. The cost ranges anywhere from |
| fitted for your CIC hearing aid, most people will not | | | | $500 to $6,000, depending on insurance coverage, |
| know you have a hearing aid because they will not be | | | | warranty type, overall features, optional accessories, |
| able to see it. One of the drawbacks to this type of | | | | the presence of telephone coils, microphone |
| hearing aid is that you have to have an ear canal that | | | | advancement, and whether the patient needs one or |
| is large enough to place the unit into. If you do not, then | | | | two aids. There are a variety of places to purchase |
| you may have to look at an ITC or in the canal hearing | | | | hearing aids as well. Various hearing aid manufacturers |
| aid.in the canal hearing aids or an ITC, is exactly as its | | | | will sometimes sell their product directly to the |
| name suggests; it sits right in the ear canal. They are | | | | consumer; otherwise, they can be purchased at select |
| good for patients who suffer from a moderate case | | | | dealers. The Internet can be a wonderful source to |
| of hearing loss. They are bigger than the CIC's | | | | find hearing aids at lower prices, even through |
| because they feature a larger battery and offer better | | | | reputable companies. For fantastic deals, there are |
| sound quality. Some can even come with a telephone | | | | also online auction sites that sell hearing aids well below |
| switch. Both CIC's and ITC's are classified as In the Ear | | | | market value. |
| or ITE hearing aids because they sit within the ear | | | | |