BTE

• Behind The Ear (BTE) Hearing Aids:

The most familiar hearing aid type, BTE hearing aids, are housed in a durable case that rests on the back of the outer ear. This type of hearing aid picks up the sound, amplifies it and carries the amplified sound to an earmold that fits inside your ear canal.

A BTE hearing aid:

Pros:

• Is useful for all types of hearing loss, from severe to profound.
• Is capable of more amplification when compared to other types.
• Is suitable for all age groups – recommended for children.