Tinnitus is the perception of sounds like ringing, buzzing, humming, or hissing in your ears or head when no external sound is present. This common auditory experience, often linked to underlying hearing changes or hearing loss, can vary in intensity and consistency, impacting daily life. While there's currently no tinnitus cure, effective tinnitus management strategies and support from audiologists can significantly reduce its impact on your life.

Currently, there is no known cure for tinnitus, meaning there isn't a single medical treatment that completely eliminates the perception of sound for all individuals. However, tinnitus can be effectively managed and its impact significantly reduced, often by addressing underlying hearing changes or through targeted therapies.

At Resonate Health, our audiologists can provide comprehensive support and personalised treatment to help you manage your tinnitus, reduce its impact and improve your quality of life. Tinnitus is a unique experience for everyone, and our approach is tailored to address the specific causes and ways it affects you.

How our audiologists can help treat and manage tinnitus

We focus on a holistic approach to tinnitus management, which incorporates a range of evidence-based strategies, designed to provide relief and empower you with effective coping mechanisms.

• Advanced hearing technology for underlying hearing loss: For many individuals, tinnitus is closely linked to underlying hearing loss. By addressing this foundational issue, we can significantly alleviate tinnitus symptoms. Improving audibility and speech understanding though hearing aids reduces the strain on your auditory system. This crucial step helps your brain shift its focus away from the persistent tinnitus sound, allowing you to engage more fully with your environment and daily activities.
• Customised sound therapy with hearing aids: Advanced hearing aids like the ReSound Vivia^TM 9, offer advanced features beyond simply amplifying sound. Many models come equipped with built-in sound generators that can play customised masking sounds or gentle, therapeutic tones. These personalised sound therapies are designed to provide direct relief by making your tinnitus less noticeable or by helping your brain habituate to the sound over time. Our audiologists will work with you to select and program the most effective sound therapy for your specific needs

While professional guidance from our Resonate Health audiologists is crucial, incorporating effective self-help strategies into your daily routine can significantly enhance your tinnitus management. These simple yet powerful tips can help you reduce the impact of tinnitus, promote relaxation, and improve your overall well-being.

• Integrate Sound Enrichment for Sleep: Tinnitus can often be more noticeable in quiet environments, particularly at night. Using a white noise machine, or playing gentle background sounds in your bedroom, can help to mask the tinnitus, making it less intrusive and promoting a more restful sleep. Consistent sound enrichment can "soften the contrast" between your tinnitus and the silence, allowing your brain to pay less attention to the internal noise.
• Leverage Tinnitus Support Apps and Digital Resources: There are a wealth of tools to assist with tinnitus management. Explore tinnitus support apps available on smartphones and tablets that provide a variety of soundscapes, guided meditations, breathing exercises, and educational content. Many apps are specifically designed to offer masking sounds, relaxation techniques, or cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) exercises tailored to tinnitus relief.
• Practice Relaxation and Mindfulness Techniques: Stress and anxiety can often exacerbate tinnitus symptoms. Incorporating relaxation techniques into your daily life can be incredibly beneficial. Experiment with practices such as deep breathing exercises, mindfulness meditation, or yoga. These techniques can help calm your nervous system, reduce perceived stress, and shift your focus away from the tinnitus, fostering a greater sense of peace and control.
• Establish a Consistent Sleep Routine: Poor sleep can worsen tinnitus and increase its perceived loudness. Prioritising sleep hygiene by establishing a consistent sleep routine is vital. Go to bed and wake up at roughly the same time each day, even on weekends. Ensure your bedroom is dark, quiet, and cool. Avoid caffeine and heavy meals close to bedtime. A well-rested mind and body are better equipped to manage tinnitus.
• Mindful Listening with Soothing Sounds: During quiet periods throughout the day, when your tinnitus might become more prominent, actively choose to listen to soothing music or natural sounds (e.g., gentle rain, ocean waves, ambient nature recordings). This proactive approach provides an alternative auditory focus for your brain, diverting attention from the tinnitus and creating a more pleasant sound environment.
• Prioritise Hearing Protection in Loud Environments: Prolonged exposure to loud noise is a significant risk factor for both hearing loss and tinnitus, and it can also worsen existing tinnitus. Make it a habit to wear hearing protection (earplugs or earmuffs) whenever you are in noisy environments, such as concerts, industrial settings, or even during loud household chores. Protecting your ears is one of the most effective long-term strategies for managing and preventing further tinnitus aggravation.

Understanding the underlying cause of your tinnitus is the critical first step towards effective management. Resonate Health's Ear360^® comprehensive hearing health assessment provides an in-depth profile of your auditory system, making it an invaluable tool for your tinnitus journey.

Here’s why our Ear360^® assessment is so beneficial:

• Comprehensive Diagnostics for Root Causes: Ear360^® goes beyond basic checks, thoroughly assessing your ear canal, middle, and inner ear health. This helps us pinpoint underlying issues that may be contributing to your tinnitus.
• Advanced Hearing Loss Detection: Tinnitus often links to subtle hearing loss. Our Ear360^® accurately detects even minor hearing loss, which, when addressed, can significantly reduce your tinnitus perception.
• Personalised Tinnitus Management Plan: With detailed insights from your Ear360^®, our audiologists will help you create a tinnitus management plan.

Our Ear360^® is a 10-point hearing health check, providing transparent and trustworthy recommendations. Take control of your tinnitus by booking your Ear360^® assessment today.

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