Tinnitus

The Sound That Won't Go Away

Hearing loss may be too much "silence" for some, but tinnitus is a sound that won't go away. Tinnitus, or ear ringing, may be experienced as a buzz, whistle, roar or chirping. It is the perception of sound without an external cause. Many people are not particularly bothered by it, but as many as five million Americans find tinnitus chronic, irritating, and even unbearable.

Causes of Tinnitus

There are at least 400 known causes for tinnitus including noise trauma, orthodontia disorders and certain medications, but it may be hard to pinpoint which one of these is the basis for a particular case of tinnitus. Half of all tinnitus is accompanied by hearing loss. Unfortunately, there is no completely proven medical cure.

Help For Tinnitus

There is hope for many thanks to tinnitus control devices and tinnitus control hearing aids. These have been developed to shift awareness away from the relentless tinnitus noise and thereby relieve the stress of tinnitus. They emit a pleasant sound that is therapeutic, like the sound of gently rolling waves. Tinnitus control hearing aids are combination devices that produce the therapeutic sound and assist hearing loss the same way regular hearing aids do. Both types of devices are designed to be used in combination with tinnitus therapy and /or counseling for optimum results.

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