Benefits of ITC Hearing Aids

If you are dealing with hearing loss, then a hearing aid is one of the most suitable and effective options to help you get your hearing back to a place where you can hear clearly again. Your audiologist can help to guide you through the process of choosing the right hearing aid for you from the range of devices that are available to you. 

Depending on your budget, how severe your hearing loss is, the features that you want, the hearing aid you have and other circumstances, an audiologist can help you choose the best option. In-the-canal (ITC) devices are one option that could be good for you. There are some advantages to this type. 

Designed to fit perfectly

ITC devices are designed to fit in the outer portion of the ear canal and have a slightly larger surface area than completely-in-canal (CIC) and invisible-in-canal (IIC) devices. ITC hearing aids are less likely to come loose while you’re moving, chewing or talking. The larger surfaced area means that the device is less prone to feedback. Feedback is a whistling noise that can happen when the microphone and the receiver in the hearing aid are positioned too closely together. The microphone can then pick up the noise from the receiver, which leads to a loop of noise that can be very distracting. ITC hearing aids are a lot less prone to problems with feedback than smaller devices. 

Powerful for their size

ITC hearing aids are smaller than behind-the-ear (BTE) and in-the-ear (ITE) devices, but these devices are still more powerful than you might think they are at first glance. This makes them suitable for users who have mild to moderate hearing loss. 

Improved clarity of sound

ITC hearing aids often have dual microphones. This makes the sound clarity better, allowing the device to pick up higher-pitched sounds as well as improving your ability to understand varying different tones of speech. 

Comes with a range of convenient features

ITC hearing aids often come with wireless and telecoil features. The device is able to connect with other devices like mobile phones so that it can pick up electromagnetic signals from the phone instead of sound from the receiver. This means that you will be able to hear the phone a lot more clearly. Not all phones have a strong enough signal for the telecoil to pick up, though. 

Another useful feature is the optional extraction cord, making the device easier to remove and fit if you don’t have the best dexterity in your fingers. 

More discreet than the most common types

ITC devices are very discrete hearing aids. This makes them easier to disguise if you are self-conscious about your hearing aid being visible. ITC devices could be the perfect option for you. If you have any doubts or questions, ask your audiologist. The decision on which hearing aid is best for you is yours, but your audiologist is there to help you to make the most informed decision that you can.