hearing style

Hearing aids come in different styles depending on the size, placement, and hearing needs. Here’s a breakdown of the main types:

1. Behind-the-Ear (BTE)

2. Receiver-in-Canal (RIC) / Receiver-in-the-Ear (RITE)

  • Similar to BTE but smaller, with the speaker inside the ear canal.

  • Clearer sound and less occlusion (blocked-ear feeling).

  • Good for mild to severe hearing loss.

3. In-the-Ear (ITE)

4. In-the-Canal (ITC)

5. Completely-in-Canal (CIC)

  • Very small, fits fully inside the ear canal.

  • Almost invisible, but shorter battery life.

  • Good for mild to moderate loss.

6. Invisible-in-Canal (IIC)

  • Deepest fitting style, totally hidden.

  • Designed for cosmetic appeal.

  • Suitable for mild to moderate loss.

If you want, I can also make a table with hearing aid styles, features, pros, and cons so you can compare them easily.

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