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Choosing a
hearing aid style

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There are 5 basic
hearing aid styles:
completely in-the-canal
(CIC), in-the-canal
(ITC), in-the-ear (ITE),
behind-the-ear (BTE),
and open fit BTEs.

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CIC
-Fit completely in the
outer ear canal
-Best for mild to severe
hearing loss

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ITC
-Fits in the outer ear canal
-Best for mild to severe hearing
losses
-Wider range of options than
CICs; Ease of telephone use

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ITE
-Fits in the outer ear
canal and bowl of the
ear
-Most appropriate for
mild to profound hearing
losses

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BTE
-Fits behind the ear and
connects with clear tubing to a
custom ear mold in the outer
ear
-Most appropriate for mild to
profound hearing losses

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Open fit BTE
Fits behind the outer portion
of the ear and connects to
very slim tubing or wiring to
a small flexible tip in the
outer ear canal