Tinnitus Management
Many people suffer from tinnitus (also known as “ringing in ears”). In fact, about 90% of patients with hearing loss experience some degree of tinnitus. Your community hearing health team at Yost Hearing is ready to help you tackle your tinnitus problems. At Yost Hearing, you will find a comprehensive approach to tinnitus management. Your audiologist, Dr. Andi will take the time to explain what tinnitus is, potential reasons why it happens, and discuss individualized management plans.
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What is Tinnitus?
Tinnitus is often described as a buzzing or ringing in ears. Patients may describe it as hissing, roaring, or crickets. Tinnitus in most cases is subjective, meaning only the person suffering from the tinnitus can hear it. Tinnitus is an internal sound that is perceived by the individual.
What causes Tinnitus?
There are many causes of tinnitus. Hearing loss is a very common cause of tinnitus. As the severity of hearing loss increases so does the prevalence of tinnitus. In fact, about 90% of patients with hearing loss experience some degree of tinnitus. Tinnitus can have other causes like disease processes, medication, or noise exposure. Recent onset of tinnitus should alway be discussed with your audiologist.
Step 1: Appointment
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Step 2: Tinnitus Assessment
Dr. Andi will start the tinnitus assessment with a thorough case history. This will allow Dr. Andi to understand your tinnitus and your perception of it. Self-reporting assessment scales can be helpful for determining how tinnitus is affecting your daily life. The Yost Hearing Comprehensive Hearing Evaluation is another important part of your tinnitus assessment. This will allow the Dr. Andi to determine if your tinnitus could be related to hearing loss. All the information gathered in the tinnitus assessment will assist in the next step of tinnitus management.
Step 3: Tinnitus Management
Wearing hearing aids, treats the hearing loss and provides masking relief with the app.
Decreasing the usage of alcohol, caffeine, salt, and tobacco.
Avoiding silence - play soft music, turn on a fan, or use a tinnitus relief app.
Developing healthy habits such as moderate exercise and consistent sleep.
Practicing hearing loss prevention & wearing hearing protection.
Can Hearing Aids Help With Tinnitus Management?
Yes, Hearing Aids can help with tinnitus management. Often times, tinnitus is related to hearing loss. In some cases, treating the hearing loss can help to mask or reduce the effects of tinnitus. Hearing Aids also have tinnitus management programs. These programs allow the aid to produce masking noise which can help you habituate to the tinnitus. The tinnitus programs can be controlled with the use of an app. Many patients find relief from accurately treating their hearing loss. It is important to remember that habituating to tinnitus can take time and results vary from patient to patient. Your team at Yost Hearing is dedicated to helping you on The Journey to Better Hearing.
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