Tinnitus Care

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About Tinnitus

What is Tinnitus?

Tinnitus is a perceived sound in the ear(s) or head without external noise, often described as buzzing, ringing, or hissing.

It’s a symptom, not a disease, typically related to auditory system changes like hearing loss. When inner ear hair cells are damaged, the brain compensates, causing the perception of tinnitus.


Impact

Symptoms and Impact

These symptoms can severely impact daily life. Some people, called Tinnitus Experiencers, can ignore it, while Tinnitus Sufferers find it highly disruptive.

Consulting a certified Audiologist is crucial for managing tinnitus, as they offer counseling and strategies to improve health.

Tinnitus can cause:

  • Embarrassment
  • Frustration
  • Irritability
  • Memory problems
  • Stress
  • Isolation
  • Depression
  • Concentration issues
  • Low self-esteem
  • Sleep disruption
Assessment

Tinnitus Evaluation:
Here’s What to Expect

During the assessment, our specialists will conduct a series of tests to evaluate your hearing and determine the best course of action.

Our comprehensive tinnitus evaluations include:

  • Extensive Case History
  • Tinnitus Questionnaire
  • Full Hearing Evaluation
  • Results and Recommendations

Completing a full evaluation helps identify possible causes, stresses, or triggers affecting your tinnitus.

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A hearing care professional conducting a tinnitus evaluation with a patient
Treatment

Tinnitus Relief Therapy

Tinnitus relief therapy uses both patient-centred counselling as well as sound therapy strategies to reduce or eliminate the effects of tinnitus.

Using Sound to Manage the Effects of Tinnitus

Sound used in tinnitus relief therapy can be amplified sound from hearing aids, environmental sounds, music, or sounds created by noise generators. These devices allow us to create a mixing point of sound where the brain is able to hear both the tinnitus sound as well as sound in the external environment, with the intent to minimize the contrast between the tinnitus and the surrounding sound environment. This supports the brain to focus externally on sound rather than internally — a process referred to as neutralizing the tinnitus sound.

Hearing Aids
  • If hearing loss accompanies tinnitus, hearing aids can be used both to treat the hearing loss and to manage tinnitus. They amplify environmental sounds, giving the brain new sounds to process instead of constantly alerting to the tinnitus signal.
  • If hearing levels are normal, ear-level worn devices can provide the acoustic stimulation needed to support habituation.
Music
  • Music is believed to reduce stress as it activates a wide range of neural structures. This helps the brain neutralize its perception of tinnitus sounds.
Sound Machines
  • Sound machines are small devices that produce a variety of nature and noise sounds. Some models can be used with a pillow speaker to help patients fall asleep.
  • Acoustic stimulation assists habituation by decreasing the contrast between silence and tinnitus.
Counselling
  • Counselling provides information on tinnitus and de-emphasizes fear or negative feelings associated with the condition.
  • Management plans for neutralizing the perception of tinnitus are reinforced throughout the counselling process.

Why Act Now

Why Get Assessed?

Seeking help for your tinnitus is crucial for your overall well-being.

Visit your audiologist for a professional assessment and personalized management plan to improve your hearing health and quality of life.

Dr. Patricia Cameron, Audiologist at Hearing Institute Atlantic

It is important to complete a full tinnitus evaluation to identify possible causes, stresses or triggers which affect one’s perception of tinnitus.

Dr. Patricia Cameron, Audiologist
Our Commitment

Why Choose Hearing Institute Atlantic?

At Hearing Institute Atlantic we share a deep commitment to the highest quality of hearing care. We understand that hearing connects us; to people and places, to the things we love to do. That’s why we offer affordable solutions that are comfortable, discreet and packed with technology. If you have concerns about your hearing health visit our team of trusted professionals.

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