Hearing Aid Types

Appropriate device selection and adaptation in sensorineural hearing loss

Written by: Saygı Hospital Health Guide Editorial Board

Last updated: June 12, 2026

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What is Hearing Aid Types?

Hearing aids are systems consisting of a microphone, digital processor, and speaker. Modern devices offer features such as noise reduction, directional microphone, Bluetooth connectivity, and tinnitus masking.

Selection among behind-the-ear (BTE), receiver-in-canal (RIC), in-the-ear (ITE), in-the-canal (ITC), and completely invisible (CIC/IIC) models is made according to degree of loss, ear anatomy, manual dexterity, and cosmetic preferences.

Without proper fitting, regular follow-up, and rehabilitation, the expected benefit cannot be obtained from the device; a joint approach by the ENT physician and audiologist is necessary.

Symptoms

Need to speak loudly

Turning up the television volume

Difficulty understanding in noisy environments

Difficulty with phone conversations

Avoiding social activities

Tinnitus and concentration difficulty

Risk Factors

Age-related presbycusis

Noise-induced loss

History of ototoxic treatment

Familial sensorineural loss

Chronic middle ear diseases

Diabetes and vascular diseases

When to See a Doctor?

If you experience any of the following symptoms, seek medical attention promptly:

For initial hearing assessment
Insufficient benefit from current device
Urgent referral in sudden hearing loss
If language development is delayed in a child
If tinnitus and imbalance have been added

Treatment Methods

Audiometric evaluation

Device type and model selection

Fitting and personal programming

Rehabilitation and follow-up visits

Earmold care and hygiene

Periodic audiologic monitoring

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