Hearing Aid
A behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aid hooks over the top of your ear and rests behind the ear. A tube connects the hearing aid to a custom earpiece called an ear mold that fits in your ear canal. This type is appropriate for people of all ages and those with almost any type of hearing loss.
Advantages:
Comfortable to wear
Easy maintenance
Lower cost
Minimal feedback
Disadvantages:
Reduced sound quality
Not as suitable for high levels of hearing loss
Less discreet
Wind noise
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