Managing Tinnitus

Tinnitus affects millions of people each year. Tinnitus can range from mildly annoying to debilitating depending on how frequently you experience its symptoms. For most people, they hear a ringing, buzzing, humming, or whooshing sound in their head or ears when there is no external sound present. Although tinnitus is not a disease itself, it is the result of another underlying condition. Hearing loss, stress, loud noise exposure, ear injuries, or a cardiovascular problem can all be causes of tinnitus. Although many people think hearing loss and tinnitus go together, that is a myth. Although hearing loss can be a cause of tinnitus, there are many people who have tinnitus but don’t have hearing loss. Regardless of what caused your tinnitus, there are ways you can experience relief. Check out these five tips on how you can manage the symptoms of tinnitus!

Tips for Managing Tinnitus

1. Get enough rest every night and sleep with your head in an elevated position.
2. Avoid loud noises and wear hearing protection if you will be listening to live music.
3. Try meditation or relaxing exercises – stress is a major trigger for tinnitus.
4. Speak with a therapist, finding healthy ways to reduce stress can help alleviate tinnitus.
5. Wear hearing aids with a tinnitus masking feature.

These five tips can reduce the severity of your tinnitus and will help you to feel better – both physically and mentally. One of the most common causes of tinnitus is stress. Finding productive ways to manage and reduce stress can help lessen your symptoms of tinnitus.

Try Hearing Aids

If you have hearing loss in addition to tinnitus, hearing aids can greatly help. Hearing aids will distract your brain from the ringing in your ears by amplifying the sounds around you. Many manufactures make hearing aids that have a special tinnitus masking feature. These hearing aids play soothing sounds in your ears that will help mask any ringing, buzzing, or roaring sounds.

Experience Relief Today

Tinnitus doesn’t have to affect your daily life. We can find the cause of your tinnitus and help you find an effective management plan to stop the ringing in your ears. To schedule an appointment, or if you are interested in a hearing aid with a tinnitus masking feature, call our office today. We would be happy to help you get started on the path to better hearing.