In the canal

A hearing healthcare professional molds an in-the-canal hearing aid, also called an ITC hearing aid, to fit partly in the ear canal. This style can help mild to moderate hearing loss in adults.

An in-the-canal hearing aid:

• Is harder for others to see when worn than are larger styles.
• Has features that don't fit on completely-in-the-canal aids. But these features may be hard to adjust due to the small size of the hearing aid.
• May get earwax clogging the speaker.