Tinnitus Treatment Options
Tinnitus Management Requires Better Assessment and Education
Tinnitus is a symptom of a neurological disorder affecting the brain’s auditory function. It presents as ringing, buzzing, hissing, roaring, or whooshing sounds, which really do not exist, like a mirage in the desert.
Tinnitus interferes with your hearing capacity, understanding conversations, interrupts sleep patterns, or makes it difficult to concentrate while working.
Common Causes of Tinnitus
Tinnitus can have many possible causes, and understanding them is the first step toward finding relief
- Hearing loss
- Frequent exposure to loud noises
- Medications (more than 200 types of medicines can contribute to tinnitus)
- Heart and blood vessel malfunctions
- Jaw or neck issues
- Allergies
- Tumors
How Is Tinnitus Treated?
There are a number of effective management techniques providing varying levels of relief
Hearing Aids
Amplify external sounds to reduce tinnitus perception and improve hearing clarity overall.
Sound Maskers
Emit gentle background sounds that help mask tinnitus and make the ringing less noticeable.
Medication Therapy
Uses prescribed drugs to ease tinnitus-related anxiety, depression, or sleep disturbances.
Tinnitus Relief Apps
The ReSound Tinnitus Relief & Widex Zen Tinnitus apps can prove very effective.
Tabletop Sound Generators
Play calming nature or white noise sounds to distract from tinnitus and promote relaxation.
Sound Generator Pillows
Built-in speakers play soothing sounds directly under your head to ease tinnitus at night.
Tinnitus Testing and Management at the Hearing Center of MCC
The first step in tinnitus management requires identifying the type and severity of your specific case of tinnitus.
We specialize in providing the necessary evaluation of your tinnitus and provide the appropriate education to make adequate tinnitus management choices. By educating you about your condition, we help to reduce stress and anxiety while providing advice related to the most up-to-date management techniques available
Have Your Tinnitus Assessed
There are solutions for that ringing in your ears!
Because tinnitus starts out small and snowballs in severity, early identification and treatment is a crucial element in achieving the best possible outcome. For successful management, you must first have an accurate, professional assessment of your condition.
To schedule an appointment for an evaluation of your condition, fill out and submit our Tinnitus Handicap Inventory form.
