Why People Prefer BTE Hearing Aids?
One of the preferred hearing aids used by people is the 'Behind the Ear' (BTE) type of hearing aid.
This hearing aid fits behind the wearer's ear, and is connected by a tube or wire to the speaker that's placed in the ear opening.
While some who worry about their looks like this type of hearing aid, others don't.
However, people who wear glasses find BTE hearing devices uncomfortable to wear with their spectacles.
Generally BTE hearing aids are preferred by people because they are the cheapest to purchase, are easy to get one that suits the wearer, have larger batteries and therefore are longer lasting.
As a BTE can easily be removed and worn only when required; and have volume control people prefer them.
Some of the latest BTE models have noise reduction and feedback cancellation as well.
Audiologists recommend the BTE aid for infants and children as they are quite safe.
Besides this factor, children's ears grow and getting replacement BTE hearing aids do not cost too much and are easily available.
BTE hearing devices are available in different sizes and finding a suitable and comfortable one is quite easy.
There are so many models of BTE hearing devices available, and some of them are made of materials that are virtually invisible.
Affordability and availability are the two major reasons for preference of BTE hearing devices.
Apart from this, they can be used by people who have mild to severe hearing impairment.
The BTE devices are preferred by people who worry about their looks.
These hearing devices have smaller batteries and the speaker can get clogged with ear wax.
Plus wearing and removing them requires quite a bit of effort as the speaker has to be placed properly in the ear canal.
Because of the bigger size of the BTE, over other hearing devices, the sound amplification is better.
The batteries don't need to be changed as frequently as those of other hearing devices.
The ease of wearing and removing a BTE is another reason for their preference by people.
And, the speaker fits on the outer edge of the ear canal does not get clogged.
The chances of a BTE hearing device slipping and falling out are less, as compared to the other types of hearing devices.
Also as they are clipped on to the outer edge of the ear lobe, the grip is firmer.
For people with severe hearing loss the BTE becomes their only choice because of its better amplification.
Advancement in digital technologies has helped BTE designers and manufacturers to make excellent BTE hearing aids at affordable prices.
Audiologists, also generally recommend using BTE hearing device for people with hearing impairments.
Because BTE devices are readily available, it's really up to the buyer to select the most suitable model.
You can try on the BTE and test it before actually purchasing it.
Their ease of use also makes them the preferred choice plus their affordability.
This hearing aid fits behind the wearer's ear, and is connected by a tube or wire to the speaker that's placed in the ear opening.
While some who worry about their looks like this type of hearing aid, others don't.
However, people who wear glasses find BTE hearing devices uncomfortable to wear with their spectacles.
Generally BTE hearing aids are preferred by people because they are the cheapest to purchase, are easy to get one that suits the wearer, have larger batteries and therefore are longer lasting.
As a BTE can easily be removed and worn only when required; and have volume control people prefer them.
Some of the latest BTE models have noise reduction and feedback cancellation as well.
Audiologists recommend the BTE aid for infants and children as they are quite safe.
Besides this factor, children's ears grow and getting replacement BTE hearing aids do not cost too much and are easily available.
BTE hearing devices are available in different sizes and finding a suitable and comfortable one is quite easy.
There are so many models of BTE hearing devices available, and some of them are made of materials that are virtually invisible.
Affordability and availability are the two major reasons for preference of BTE hearing devices.
Apart from this, they can be used by people who have mild to severe hearing impairment.
The BTE devices are preferred by people who worry about their looks.
These hearing devices have smaller batteries and the speaker can get clogged with ear wax.
Plus wearing and removing them requires quite a bit of effort as the speaker has to be placed properly in the ear canal.
Because of the bigger size of the BTE, over other hearing devices, the sound amplification is better.
The batteries don't need to be changed as frequently as those of other hearing devices.
The ease of wearing and removing a BTE is another reason for their preference by people.
And, the speaker fits on the outer edge of the ear canal does not get clogged.
The chances of a BTE hearing device slipping and falling out are less, as compared to the other types of hearing devices.
Also as they are clipped on to the outer edge of the ear lobe, the grip is firmer.
For people with severe hearing loss the BTE becomes their only choice because of its better amplification.
Advancement in digital technologies has helped BTE designers and manufacturers to make excellent BTE hearing aids at affordable prices.
Audiologists, also generally recommend using BTE hearing device for people with hearing impairments.
Because BTE devices are readily available, it's really up to the buyer to select the most suitable model.
You can try on the BTE and test it before actually purchasing it.
Their ease of use also makes them the preferred choice plus their affordability.
