What does a BTE do?

What does a BTE do?

Other Behind-the-Ear (BTE) Hearing Aids The most familiar hearing aid style, Behind-The-Ear (BTE) aids, are housed in a durable case that rests on the back of the outer ear. These aids are suitable for the widest range of hearing loss, including profound hearing loss.

How does the behind the ear hearing aid work?

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.

What is the smallest BTE hearing aid?

A new power hearing aid from leading hearing solution manufacturer Oticon, Inc. provides a long-awaited discreet fit for people with severe hearing loss.

Can you shower with a behind-the-ear hearing aid?

Hearing Aids You Can Shower With It’s best to remove your hearing aid from your ear before showering, bathing or swimming. However, if you are wearing a receiver in ear device the receiver is not protected by the case and therefore can be damaged. You are better off just taking it out.

What is the dome on a hearing aid?

Domes are small, bell- or mushroom-shaped silicone pieces that attach to the end of hearing aid tubing and fit deep in the ear canal. They come in different shapes and sizes to accommodate the unique twists and turns of each individual’s ear canal.

How are hearing aid domes measured?

Oticon MiniFit Hearing Aid Domes These Oticon hearing aid domes come in different sizes, referring to the widest part of the dome (the base), measured in mm. Types of dome include: Open Single Power Double If you are unsure which size or type you require please check with your hear care provider.

What brand of hearing aid does Hidden Hearing use?

At Hidden Hearing, we offer superior hearing aids from the leading brands such as Oticon and Bernafon.

Can a hearing aid survive a washing machine?

You can always bring them to your hearing care provider and they should try and dry them out for you. If they went through a washing machine they usually must be sent out for repair. If under Manufacturer warranty this should be free to you.

Why do I hear crackling noise from my hearing aid?

If your hearing aid produces static, take it in for a check up. When a hearing aid produces this crackling sound, it usually means it needs service. It could be as simple as a low battery or build up of moisture or dirt.

What are BTE hearing aids and how do they work?

What are BTE hearing aids? BTE hearing aids are hearing aids you wear outside of your outer ear. A small tube then routes the sound down into your ear canal. BTE hearing aids are available in many sizes, shapes and color options.

What are behind the ear hearing aids?

Behind the ear or BTE hearing aids have a main shell section, an earmold and a connecting tube. The main shell houses all of the electronics and the battery. The BTE model hooks over the top of your ear and rests behind the ear.

What does BTE stand for?

Behind-the-ear hearing aids (BTE) Unobtrusive and efficient. Behind-the-ear hearing aids (BTE) are the best known and most frequently selected models. The hearing aids are very small, light, and can be worn almost invisibly behind the ear.

What are Signia BTE hearing aids?

Signia BTEs are called Motion hearing aids and they are available in three levels of technology. The 7Nx, the 5Nx and the 3 Nx. This device is a BTE device using a 13 battery, again it offers the new system which separately processes the wearer’s own voice.