What Is Tinnitus?
Tinnitus is the perception of sound when no external noise is present. You might hear ringing, buzzing, hissing, or even roaring sounds in one or both ears.
While tinnitus itself is not a disease, it is often a symptom of an underlying condition such as hearing loss, ear injury, or circulatory issues.
Although there is currently no cure, you can manage tinnitus effectively with professional hearing care. By working with a specialist, you benefit from proven strategies that help reduce the impact of tinnitus on your daily life.
How Do You Manage Tinnitus?
You don’t have to accept tinnitus as a permanent disruption. You can access a range of evidence-based management options tailored to your unique needs.
Sound Therapy
Sound therapy uses carefully selected sounds to mask or distract from the tinnitus noise. This can make the ringing or buzzing less noticeable, especially in quiet environments.
Hearing Aids
If you have hearing loss along with tinnitus, hearing aids can amplify external sounds and reduce the prominence of tinnitus. Modern hearing aids often include tinnitus-masking features, providing dual benefits for your hearing and comfort.
Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT)
You can retrain your brain’s response to tinnitus with TRT. This therapy combines sound therapy with counseling, helping you change the way you perceive and react to tinnitus. Over time, you may notice that the sounds become less intrusive and bothersome.
By choosing expert care, you ensure that your tinnitus management plan is personalized to your specific symptoms and lifestyle.
What causes tinnitus?
Tinnitus can result from numerous factors, including exposure to loud noises, age-related hearing loss, earwax buildup, certain medications, and underlying health conditions. You may also experience tinnitus after ear injuries or infections.
Is tinnitus a sign of hearing loss?
Can tinnitus get worse over time?
Will tinnitus ever go away on its own?
How do I know which treatment is right for me?
