Are CIC Hearing Aids For Me?

Completely in Canal, or CIC hearing aids are a wildly popular

choice and its plain to see why. Actually, it's what you don't see.

People who want better sound from the outside world without the sacrifice in style naturally choose this

option over something like a

BTE unit.

Depending on the severity of your

hearing however, a completely in canal unit may not be the right fit. There are

several reasons for this.

The first is, these devices are not

powerful. Their size is the limiting factor. They're ideal for

those with mild to moderate loss of

sound.

Another thing is, CIC units don't have volume

controls. Even if they could fit on the tiny

earpiece, adjusting any of the options would be very inconvenient with it being inside your canal.

Finally, comfort is a big issue with the canal-

friendly device. It effectively cuts off the natural flow of air that

into your auditory passageways and many

users do not like this sensation.

If you don't mind the "clogged up"

sensation and have rather mild hearing

loss, then this hearing aid may very well be a

great pick for you.

If it works out, you'll enjoy many benefits

such as low to no wind noise, ease of use with telephones and the fact that others can't tell your wearing a CIC hearing

aid.