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Hearing Aids
Hearing Aids Style
| Behind-the-ear (BTE) |
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to be connected to a custom-made earmould through a plastic tube |
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plastic casing containing the electronics |
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usually more powerful than ITE and CIC |
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can be used with any degree of hearing loss |
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easy operation, particularly suitable for young children and elders
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| In-the-ear (ITC) |
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to be placed inside the ear, like an ear plug |
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custom-made shell |
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small size, with telecoil option available |
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not appropriate for young children |
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cheaper than CIC |
| Completely-in-canal (CIC) |
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to be placed deeply within the ear canal |
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custom-made shell |
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small size, cosmetically inconspicuous |
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not appropriate for young children |
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reduced wind noise, can be used with a normal telephone handset |
| Open Fit (elan) |
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Employ a unique ear fitting that keeps your ears open to sounds |
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Miniature transparent-grey housing design, combined with the nearly invisible elan ear-set |
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Wear your new hearing aids from the very first visit and start to enjoy the benefits immediately |
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