Does my tinnitus make my hearing worse?

Reviewed by:
Mardene Badenhorst
Published on:
June 25, 2026

Although tinnitus is a symptom of hearing change, it does not make your hearing worse. Sometimes, it can feel like it’s harder to hear when you have tinnitus, as it can distract you from listening or cover up soft sounds.

While there is no cure for tinnitus, there are many treatments to reduce the severity of your symptoms, including wearing hearing aids.

If tinnitus is affecting your quality of life, an Ear360 hearing health assessment can help identify what’s going on with your hearing and what type of tinnitus management may help. You can learn more about Ear360 by clicking here.

If you're interested in learning more about the causes and treatment for Tinnitus, check out our Tinnitus Hub.

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Does my tinnitus make my hearing worse?

Reviewed by:
Mardene Badenhorst
Blog length:
 min read
Published:
November 11, 2022
Updated:
June 25, 2026
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