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A hearing care professional like us can help you decide which hearing aid will suit you the most based on the nature and extent of hearing loss, your lifestyle, preferences, etc. Some of these devices are explained below:
Behind the Ear (BTE)
Behind-the-ear instruments (BTEs) are used for all types of hearing loss ranging from mild to profound. BTE is perhaps the most common form of digital hearing aid where a small device is fitted behind the ear and is connected to a plastic mold or a thin sound tube that comes down in front of the ear and directs amplified sound into the ear canal.
As the electrical components are located outside the ear, the chance of moisture and earwax damaging the components is reduced, which can thereby increase the durability of the instrument. BTE hearing aids can be specially designed for children as well as aged people since they often need a device that is more durable.
Receiver in Canal (RIC)
The RIC model is a relatively newer development in hearing aids and is suitable for mild to severe hearing loss. Often referred to as open fittings, the receiver of the RIC (loudspeaker) is placed within the external auditory meatus (ear canal) and connected via a thin tubing instead of resting behind the organ, which makes the instrument particularly small, light, and inconspicuous. There are two primary benefits of RICs:
- It makes the body of the machine much smaller and lighter
- The sound quality at the eardrum is a clearer representation of the desired sound.
This makes the RIC one of the most popular hearing instruments in the market today.
In-the-Canal (ITC)
These hearing aids are custom-made where the casing needs to fit the individual contours of a person’s ear canal. ITCs are cosmetically appealing since they are not so easily visible when worn as these fit deeper in the canal than other types. A comfortable fit is achieved because the shell of the machine is custom-made to the individual ear canal after taking a mold.
The deep placement of hearing instruments in the ear canal gives a more natural experience of hearing. Unlike other devices, the sound can be collected more naturally by the shape of the ear and can travel down into the ear canal as it would with unassisted hearing.
As the electrical components are located outside the ear, the chance of moisture and earwax damaging the components is reduced, which can thereby increase the durability of the instrument. BTE hearing aids can be specially designed for children as well as aged people since they often need a device that is more durable.
Completely-in-the-Canal (CIC)
CICs are fairly similar to ITCs except that the customized hearing tool fits a bit further and extends deeper towards the eardrum. In fact, the tiny device can fit so deep in the ear canal that it is virtually undetectable. Like ITCs, these machines are ideal for those who suffer from mild to moderate auditory defects and are typically suited for middle-aged users.
The benefits of the CICs are not just cosmetic. Because the microphones are better hidden in the ear, there is less wind noise distraction, and the devices allow for the easier wearing of headgears such as helmets.
The Methodology
At C.C. Saha Ltd., we dispense all the above types of hearing aids based on your requirements. When you visit our Clinic, our audiologists conduct tests to ascertain your ability to hear across frequencies. Based on this, they are able to recommend the most suitable hearing aids that suit your needs. They will also help you with the trial and fitting of digital hearing aids from our stock of reputed globally renowned brands.
After the audiometry test and physical fitting, our technical staff will program your hearing aid and make adjustments based on your feedback and how these instruments sound. You will then be instructed on how to operate and take care of your instrument. Wearing these devices, you will not have to hear the amplified sounds of the frequencies that you are already hearing well. Only those frequencies where you are deficient will be boosted or amplified for your comfort and ultimate listening pleasure.
In today’s time, it is very important for you to be more receptive to these hearing instruments. You will need to dispel the notion that wearing these devices can make you appear unwieldy, handicapped or old. Unattractive, bulky, and old-fashioned styles, which were commonly associated with these devices, have now made way for state-of-the-art, trendy, stylish and colorful hearing aids suited for all age groups. You can get this and more from any of the clinics of C.C. Saha Ltd. – your one-stop solution provider for all hearing needs.
