Which Hearing Aid Is Right for You?

Which Hearing Aid Is Right for You?

Several different types of hearing aids are available to help you enjoy improved hearing. An ear, nose, and throat doctor or audiologist can test your hearing and fit you for the right type of hearing aid. The hearing aid that is right for you will depend on your specific type of Hearing Aidhearing loss, as well as your personal preferences regarding comfort, fit, and appearance. Dr. Arthur Katz is your ear, nose, and throat doctor for hearing aids in Munster, IN. Dr. Katz also has office locations in Merrillville, IN, and Olympia Fields, IL, for your convenience.

Types of Hearing Aids

Hearing aids all improve hearing, but there are different types to suit individuals needs and preferences. Your ear, nose, and throat doctor for hearing aids in Munster, IN, can recommend appropriate options and help you select the right type of hearing aid for you. Three common types of hearing aids include:

  • Behind the Ear (BTE)
  • In the Ear (ITE)
  • Completely in the Canal (CIC)

Hearing aids that are placed behind the ear are suitable for a wide range of hearing loss conditions and can be worn by patients with different types of hearing loss. Behind the ear hearing aids are the largest type of hearing aid, which also makes them the most noticeable. However, behind the ear hearing aids have an advantage over other types of hearing aids with regard to volume. Behind the ear hearing aids have a greater range of volume levels so there is increased control over volume as compared to other types of hearing aids.

In the ear hearing aids are placed just inside the ear canal so they are less visible than behind the ear models. This type of hearing aid is somewhat smaller than behind the ear types, but is not the smallest option available. In the ear hearing aids offer the ability to adjust the volume and have a long battery life.

Completely in the canal hearing aids are virtually invisible to others as they sit further in the ear canal than in the ear models. Additionally, completely in the canal hearing aids are the smallest in size. This type of hearing aid is an ideal option for individuals who want the most discreet type of hearing aid available. One drawback of completely in the canal hearing aids, though, is that they are often too small to allow for volume control.

An ear, nose, and throat doctor can help determine which type of hearing aid is right for you. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Katz, your ENT doctor for hearing aids in Munster, IN, call the office at (219) 934-9396. For one of Dr. Katz’s other convenient locations, call (219) 769-8441 for Merrillville, IN, or (708) 747-6900 for Olympia Fields, IL.