Features of BTE Hearing Aids Auditory technology has grown considerably over the past decade, allowing patients to choose the type of hearing aid best suited to their lifestyle and level of hearing loss. While some hearing aids fit partially or completely inside the ear canal, the behind-the-ear hearing aid (BTE) continues to be one of the more versatile units for people of all ages and levels of hearing impairment.
The electronic portion of a BTE hearing device hooks behind your ear. Sound is delivered through a small plastic tube that connects the device behind your ear to a smaller, molded piece that sits outside your ear canal. The molded piece amplifies and delivers the sound to your eardrum. The BTE design has several benefits ranging from durability to accessibility.
Batteries for BTE devices typically last longer, as do the devices themselves. The bulk of the hearing device is contained by sturdy, hard plastic casing, which protects the delicate digital structure inside. A Gore-Tex or similarly water-resistant coating covers both sections of BTE hearing devices. This coating makes BTE able to withstand rain, fog and sweat without compromising any of the electronics inside. Not surprisingly, the durability of the BTE style …