Classification Of Hearing Aids .

Due to the different focus on hearing aids, the classification methods are also diverse. According to the scope of use of hearing aids, it can be divided into two categories: collective hearing aids and individual hearing aids. Individual hearing aids are further classified into box type hearing aids, behind-the-ear hearing aids, and in-the-ear hearing aids depending on their appearance and wearing position. After years of research and development, the current hearing aids are more versatile and have a wider range of options.

1. Behind The Ear Hearing Aids (BTE) is also called a behind-the-ear or ear-hook hearing aid. It relies on a curved, semi-circular, hard plastic ear hook that hangs behind the ear. Compared to a box-type hearing aid, it is much smaller in size and weight, and is more concealed. The microphone, amplifier and receiver are inside the machine, and the amplified sound is transmitted through the sound tube through the ear tube into the ear mold or earplug. The behind-the-ear hearing aid is one of the most widely used types, and is suitable for people with hearing loss who are at various hearing loss levels.

2. In the ear hearing aid,according to the size, it is divided into ear cavity type, ear canal type and deep ear canal type. It is placed directly in the ear when used, which is more concealed. However, its output power is smaller than that of the ear-back machine, and the feeling of blocking the ear is more obvious.

Hearing aids of several shapes have their own characteristics. It is very important for hearing loss people to choose the appropriate type of hearing aid according to their hearing and needs. Different hearings, the same needs, different types of hearing aids; the same hearing, different needs, and different types of hearing aids. It can't be clouded, and it's not necessarily suitable for others. Hearing loss people need to go to a professional hearing aid matching center to choose the best hearing aid for them.