Treatment can help relieve tinnitus
Many people think that nothing can be done about tinnitus. In fact, it can often be successfully treated, in particular if the person is also suffering from hearing loss.
For people who have hearing loss and tinnitus - correctly fitted hearing devices are one of the options that can be used to mask tinnitus so that, over time, tinnitus may become less bothersome.
The role of hearing aids
A recent study conducted by the Better Hearing Institute (BHI), a non-profit educational organisation in the United States, found that 6 out of 10 patients reported at least some relief of their tinnitus when using hearing aids (Mental Health Weekly Digest, Feb 2009).
We also know from studies in Australia that hearing aids can help because they provide:
- A masking effect
- An acoustic stimulation
- Reduce straining to hear speech
Today's hearing aid technology
The correct type of hearing aid fitted also plays a crucial role. To some people there is still a stigma attached to wearing hearing aids, but today's high performance hearing solutions are often virtually invisible and are very comfortable to wear.
Real life success stories
Victorian-based audiologist, Pauline Buchan, has specialised training in the area of tinnitus management and several years experience working with people who have tinnitus.
"Many people are told there is 'nothing that can be done' or that they 'will just have to learn to live with it'," said Ms Buchan.
"This is simply not true. I have been able to assist many people to successfully manage their tinnitus and improve their quality of life. While it is true there is no cure, there are certainly many things that can be done to help," she added.
How to get help
You can talk about your tinnitus with any of our Hearing Care clinicians. We also have some clinicians in the selected clinics in Sydney and Melbourne that specialise in tinnitus treatment.
New South Wales |
Victoria |
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| Ruth Bacon, Sydney | Eugene Chan, Glen Waverley |
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| Ally Kuperman, Bondi Junction | Pauline Buchan, Werribee |
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| Annette Counsel, Chatswood |
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We strongly recommend that if you are suffering from severe tinnitus or constant earaches, headaches, soreness and occasional vertigo, you should seek help from your local GP.
