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2. Caring For Your
Behind-The-Ear
Hearing Aids

3. Behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing
aids, are a style of hearing
instrument that consists of
two main portions connected
by a thin tube.

4. The external piece sits on top of the ear
connecting to the second piece by a thin
tube running along the front of the ear. The
second piece is a custom fit ear piece,
called an ear mold, made with a silicone
impression of your ear.

5. The thin tubing that connects the external
piece to the ear mold needs to be supple,
soft, flexible, and without damage to
properly conduct sound from the external
piece to the ear.

6. Over time, this tube will naturally become
hard, brittle, and discolored. Cracks may
even form in the tubing, causing a loss of
sound. When this occurs, call your hearing
healthcare professional for an appointment
to replace with new tubing.

7. The ear mold must also be kept clean and
clear to have good sound quality. Wipe off
the outside of the ear mold with a clean
cloth. Keep the vent and sound opening
free of debris and wax.

8. If washed, the ear mold must remain
detached until fully dry. Do not remove
your ear mold without speaking with your
provider first.

9. Using a clean, dry cloth wipe down the
outside of the external portion that sits on
top of the ear. This portion needs to be
kept clean and free of debris, especially
near the microphone openings.

10. If you ever uncertain, give your hearing
healthcare professional a call. They will be
able to guide you through care and
maintenance of your specific hearing aid.