1. Features of BTE Hearing Aids
Auditory technology has grown
considerably over the past decade,
allowing patients to choose the type of
hearing aid best suited to their lifestyle
and level of hearing loss. While some
hearing aids fit partially or completely
inside the ear canal, the behind-the-ear
hearing aid (BTE) continues to be one of
the more versatile units for individuals of all ages and levels of
hearing impairment.
The electronic portion of a BTE hearing device hooks behind your
ear. Sound is delivered through a small plastic tube that connects
the device behind your ear to a smaller, molded piece that sits
outside your ear canal. The molded piece amplifies and delivers
the sound to your eardrum. The BTE design has several benefits
ranging from durability to accessibility.
Batteries for BTE devices typically last longer, as do the devices
themselves. The bulk of the hearing device is contained by
sturdy, hard plastic casing, which protects the delicate digital
structure inside. A Gore-Tex or similarly water-resistant coating
covers both sections of BTE hearing devices. This coating makes
BTE able to withstand rain, fog and sweat without compromising
any of the electronics inside. Not surprisingly, the durability of the
BTE style device is one of the main reasons it’s often
recommended for children with hearing difficulty.
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2. The larger battery pack attached to a BTE hearing device gives it
more power than most other styles. This extra boost in power
allows the devices to offer higher, more intense sound
amplification delivered directly to the eardrum. The increased
power and range of amplification is why these units are one of
the few styles recommended for patients with profound hearing
loss.
Because this hearing aid sits behind your ear, it’s easy to remove
and adjust specific features as often as you want, and still be able
to quickly return the hearing aid to its proper location when
you’re finished. This is especially helpful for young children who
would otherwise struggle to properly position a device partially
inside their ear canal. This accessibility also allows you to
accommodate other adaptive technology tools and other auditory
equipment while keeping the aid in place.
Hearing aids that sit partially or entirely inside your ear canal are
repeatedly exposed to your body’s natural residues, such as
sebum from your skin and earwax. While these secretions are
perfectly healthy, the thick, oily consistency can penetrate
smaller in-the-canal devices and wreck havoc on the hearing aid’s
delicate internal electrical system. BTE-style devices still require
regular cleaning, but because they’re not lodged snuggly inside
your ear canal, they’re exposed to less earwax and skin oil.
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