Types of Hearing Aids Hearing Aids Based on Design BTE DIGITAL HEARING AID START PRICE 7000-13000 BDT BTE DIGITAL PROGRAMMABLE HEARING AID START PRICE 15,000-2 LAC Above. Worn behind the ears Mini BTE (also called on-the-ear) aids: This is a new type of BTE hearing aid that rests behind the ear, only it's a little smaller and the tube connecting the casing to the earmold is even thinner. Worn behind the ears In-the-ear (ITE/RITE) aids: For these type of hearing aids, all the components are contained in a case and placed in a way that fills the outer ears completely. These devices use larger batteries to support a more powerful receiver. Less visible than BTE & Mini-BTE In-the-canal (ITC) aids: This kind of hearing aids are worn in the lower side of the outer ear. With a medium size fit, these devices are easily inserted and removed when needed. Worn in the lower side of the outer ear Completely-in-the-canal (CIC) aids: These devices sit hidden within the ear canals and amplify the natural hearing ability of the ear. CIC hearing aids use very small batteries. CIC HIDDEN DIGITAL PROGRAMMABLE HEARING AID START PRICE 20,000 -2 LAC Above. Worn inside the ear canal Invisible-in-canal (IIC) aids: This type of hearing aid sits deep inside the ear canal, making itself almost invisible. These devices are the tiniest form of hearing aids available. Worn deep inside ear canal
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