I have hearing aids behind the ear. They are connected to custom ear molds that fit around the inside of my ear like an open clear plastic semi circular shape. Nothing goes into my ear canal except a small insert that does not block the ear canal so the air can get in hence no moisture, wetness or itching. I love them. I never notice them when I put them on and they aren’t noticeable in terms of appearance at all.
Hi 'Willows', I also wear BTE's, Bi-Cross hearing aids......Deaf in right ear, measles at three, the 'right side hearing aid' is a 'transmitter' of sound that goes to my 'good ear', which isn't so good anymore, I'm 81..!!, So the 'bad' side only needs the earmold for anchorage. I have been getting a fungal infection, in my 'good' ear, three times in the last three years.......trying to keep my 'good ear' protected from moisture....my 'ear mold' has been causing awful itching lately since recovering from fungal infection....Where in the heck did you find the ear molds you wear, my audiologist knows of my problem but never mentioned them........Hope I hear from you 🙂 Julie
Hi 'Willows', I also wear BTE's, Bi-Cross hearing aids......Deaf in right ear, measles at three, the 'right side hearing aid' is a 'transmitter' of sound that goes to my 'good ear', which isn't so good anymore, I'm 81..!!, So the 'bad' side only needs the earmold for anchorage. I have been getting a fungal infection, in my 'good' ear, three times in the last three years.......trying to keep my 'good ear' protected from moisture....my 'ear mold' has been causing awful itching lately since recovering from fungal infection....Where in the heck did you find the ear molds you wear, my audiologist knows of my problem but never mentioned them........Hope I hear from you 🙂 Julie
Ask your audiologist to have SKELETON ear molds made for behind the ear hearing aids. The obvious advantage is that they are a healthier option than those that block the ear canal and if you don’t want the hearing aids on at any given time just click them off and leave them in place. They can then allow you to hear what you are able to hear with your natural ear. No fussing around taking off the in canal type. The skeleton type of ear mole is described on the internet. One problem is that some people with a profound hearing loss might need something right in the ear canal to benefit from a hearing aid and in this case may not find the skeleton ear mold satisfactory. My skeleton ear molds were made of plastic and I broke one accidentally and had
to have it replaced. Other than that I am completely satisfied with them. No itching, no burning, no wet ear canals and most importantly no ear infections. There is a trick to inserting the skeletons in your ear. Just come towards the ear in a straight line and they should easily fit into the ear then guide the hearing aid over the ear and voila!
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Hi 'Willows', I also wear BTE's, Bi-Cross hearing aids......Deaf in right ear, measles at three, the 'right side hearing aid' is a 'transmitter' of sound that goes to my 'good ear', which isn't so good anymore, I'm 81..!!, So the 'bad' side only needs the earmold for anchorage. I have been getting a fungal infection, in my 'good' ear, three times in the last three years.......trying to keep my 'good ear' protected from moisture....my 'ear mold' has been causing awful itching lately since recovering from fungal infection....Where in the heck did you find the ear molds you wear, my audiologist knows of my problem but never mentioned them........Hope I hear from you 🙂 Julie
Ask your audiologist to have SKELETON ear molds made for behind the ear hearing aids. The obvious advantage is that they are a healthier option than those that block the ear canal and if you don’t want the hearing aids on at any given time just click them off and leave them in place. They can then allow you to hear what you are able to hear with your natural ear. No fussing around taking off the in canal type. The skeleton type of ear mole is described on the internet. One problem is that some people with a profound hearing loss might need something right in the ear canal to benefit from a hearing aid and in this case may not find the skeleton ear mold satisfactory. My skeleton ear molds were made of plastic and I broke one accidentally and had
to have it replaced. Other than that I am completely satisfied with them. No itching, no burning, no wet ear canals and most importantly no ear infections. There is a trick to inserting the skeletons in your ear. Just come towards the ear in a straight line and they should easily fit into the ear then guide the hearing aid over the ear and voila!
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