Behind-the-Ear (BTE) Hearing Aids
Traditional BTE Hearing Aids:
- Fit behind the ear and are attached by tubes to custom fitted earmolds that hold the hearing aids in place and deliver the sound to your ears
- Appropriate for all degrees of hearing loss, from mild to profound
- Ideal for individuals with a draining ear or excessive earwax
- This type is available in several different sizes such as a larger size for power, a traditional size, and a miniature size.
Open-Ear BTE Hearing Aids
- Fit behind the ear and are attached to thin tubes that extend into the ear canals
- This type is often fit with domes, but can also accommodate open custom earmolds
- Appropriate for mild to moderate sloping hearing losses with the majority of the hearing loss concentrated in the higher frequencies
- This style of hearing aids is available in traditional and miniature BTE sizes
Receiver-in-the-Ear BTE Hearing Aids:
- Fit behind the ear and are attached to thin wires with receivers or loudspeakers that are placed in the ear canals
- Appropriate for all degrees of hearing loss, from mild to profound
- This style of hearing aids is often fit with domes, but can also accommodate custom earmolds
Reference Link:
https://www.jhhearingaids.com/behind-the-ear-bte-hearing-aids/
