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Hearing instruments (hearing aids) take in the
surrounding sounds and amplify appropriate regions of
speech to improve clarity and ease of communication.
Hearing instruments usually present in the form of a
small plastic-covered electronic device that sits in or
behind the ear. Recent improvements in hearing aid
technology have meant that a very wide range of hearing
losses can be successfully fitted by cosmetically
appealing hearing instruments... |
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At a first glance,
Receiver in the ear technology aka RITE aids are similar
to the open fit and BTE aids, albeit MUCH smaller.
There is however one crucial difference: The speaker
('receiver') of the hearing aid is placed inside the ear
canal of the user and thin electrical wire replaces the
acoustic tube of the BTE/open fit aid. For the majority
of people this is by
far of the most cosmetically acceptable hearing device types.
RITE devices are suited to "open fit" technology (see
below) or conventional fitting for large losses. |
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Open Fit
Hearing Instruments |
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This type of aid can now
be successfully fitted to a wide range of hearing
losses. It consists of a thin plastic tubing (sometimes
known as capillary tubing) most frequently used with a
soft dome for comfortable fit inside the ear canal. A
small plastic casing is attached to a capillary tube and
is discretely placed behind the ear. This style is
designed for longevity and maximum user comfort. This
style is by far the most preferred by cosmetic-conscious
hearing instrument wearers. |
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Behind the
Ear Hearing Instruments |
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This type of aid can be
successfully fitted to a very wide range of hearing
losses. It consists of an ear piece that fits into the
ear and is connected via acrylic tubing to a small
plastic casing containing the electronic components. The
casing sits behind the ear. Modern technology allows
behind the ear hearing aids to be less visible and more
comfortable. |
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Completely In
the Canal Hearing Instruments |
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This is the smallest type
of hearing aids available today. This aid sits deeply in
the ear canal. If you are concerned about the way
hearing aids look this is the style for you. Please note
that this style may not be adequate for large losses. |
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In the Canal
Hearing Instruments |
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This is a smaller version
of the In-the-Ear hearing aid. This aid sits in the ear
canal and may extend partly into the outer ear.
Comparatively small and easy to manipulate, although
much smaller sizes exist. |
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In
the Ear Hearing Instruments |
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This aid consists of
a hard plastic shell that contains all the
electronic components. It predominantly sits in the
ear canal, but does extend into the outer ear. These
aids are not widely chosen due to their size, but
are designed for situations where extra power counts
(large losses) or for clients who would normally
experience difficulties manipulating small hearing
aids (eg. patients with arthritis etc.) |
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ABOUT HEARING |
TECHNOLOGY |
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Not all hearing aids
are created equal...
So, which
features are
important to you?
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Hearing
aids may either be
manually
controlled or
automatically
adjusted.
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Hearing instruments
take
in the surrounding
sounds and amplify
appropriate regions
of
speech to improve
clarity and ease of
communication.
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