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Treatment of Ear Ringing
How will hearing experts treat my
tinnitus?
Although there is no cure for
tinnitus, scientists and doctors
have discovered several treatments
that may give you some relief. Not
every treatment works for everyone,
so you may need to try several to
find the ones that help.
Treatments can include
Hearing aids. Many people with
tinnitus also have a hearing loss.
Wearing a hearing aid makes it
easier for some people to hear the
sounds they need to hear by making
them louder. The better you hear
other people talking or the music
you like, the less you notice your
tinnitus.
Maskers. Maskers are small
electronic devices that use sound to
make tinnitus less noticeable.
Maskers do not make tinnitus go
away, but they make the ringing or
roaring seem softer. For some
people, maskers hide their tinnitus
so well that they can barely hear
it.
Some people sleep better when they
use maskers. Listening to static at
a low volume on the radio or using
bedside maskers can help. These are
devices you can put by your bed
instead of behind your ear. They can
help you ignore your tinnitus and
fall asleep.
Medicine or drug therapy. Some
medicines may ease tinnitus. If your
doctor prescribes medicine to treat
your tinnitus, he or she can tell
you whether the medicine has any
side effects.
Tinnitus retraining therapy. This
treatment uses a combination of
counseling and maskers.
Otolaryngologists and audiologists
help you learn how to deal with your
tinnitus better. You may also use
maskers to make your tinnitus less
noticeable. After a while, some
people learn how to avoid thinking
about their tinnitus. It takes time
for this treatment to work, but it
can be very helpful.
Counseling. People with tinnitus may
become depressed. Talking with a
counselor or people in tinnitus
support groups may be helpful.
Relaxing. Learning how to relax is
very helpful if the noise in your
ears frustrates you. Stress makes
tinnitus seem worse. By relaxing,
you have a chance to rest and better
deal with the sound.
Content Courtesy : www.nidcd.nih.gov
Note : Information herein is
provided for informational purposes
only and is not a substitute for
professional medical advice. You
should not use this information for
diagnosing or treating a medical or
health condition. If you have or
suspect you have a medical problem,
promptly contact your professional
healthcare provider. Please consult
your healthcare provider before
beginning any course of
supplementation or treatment.
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