Tinnitus may be causing the ringing or buzzing that you hear in your ears that won’t stop. Perhaps your doctor said that tinnitus cannot be treated and that you will have to live with it.
Tinnitus can be annoying and debilitating. But there are ways to make it better. These are the myths and facts about tinnitus that we’ve heard.
MYTH: I HAVE NO POWERS ABOUT TINNITUS.
FACT: A lot of people complain about ringing or buzzing in the ears. They are often told there is nothing they can do. They say that tinnitus is something you have to manage. It is best to ignore it. But there are a lot of things you can do to reduce the symptoms of tinnitus. These are proven ways to reduce the buzzing in your ears.
- Tinnitus Sound Therapy: Sound therapy is an important component of tinnitus management. The use of sound generators, noise generators, and environmental influences can amplify the sound to reduce the contrast between the ringing and buzzing caused by tinnitus.
- Ear Protection – Noise exposure is the leading cause of tinnitus. When you are exposed to loud sounds, wear ear protection.
- Tinnitus Counseling – A hearing healthcare professional who is experienced in managing tinnitus will assess and counsel you to determine the root cause and minimize any negative effects it might have on your life. Tinnitus can be reduced by sound therapy and counseling.
- ZEN Tone in Hearing Aids – ZEN Tone can help with tinnitus. ZEN tones can be added as an individual program to all Widex’s new hearing aids. ZEN tones are able to reduce ringing by amplifying natural sounds and nature sounds.
- Relaxation exercises – Stress can make your tinnitus worse. Take a book with you, or go on a walk and learn relaxation techniques.
MYTH: TINNITUS Is Temporary. It WILL GO AWAY SOON.
FACT: Tinnitus can be temporary, and is caused by exposure to loud noises. Some are permanent or have recurring episodes. Tinnitus can affect people in many different ways. According to the UK’s National Healthcare System there are many different sounds of tinnitus.
- Mild Tinnitus – The sound of louder music can mask mild tinnitus. Mild tinnitus can be triggered by ringing or buzzing in the ears, but this is usually only when they are in quiet environments like reading or sleeping.
- Tinnitus with high pitch – Many people feel tinnitus in the form of a high-pitched hissing or whistling sound in their ears. These sounds can sometimes be related to your posture. You may hear them only when you’re sitting down or lying down or when your head is turned in a particular direction.
- Tinnitus of low frequency – Tinnitus can sometimes be described as a low-pitched sound, like a rumbling.
- Musical hallucinations – Tinnitus can sometimes manifest as a musical hallucination, where you hear a song over and over again in your head.
MYTH: TINNITUS CURE PILLS ARE AVAILABLE.
FACT: Many companies will tell you that a few pills can stop all symptoms of tinnitus. Although there has been much research on the effects of vitamin supplements and medication on tinnitus symptoms, no cure is available. Tinnitus management devices, sound therapy, and sound therapy are the only proven ways to reduce the symptoms of tinnitus.
MYTH: HEARING HIV DOES NOT HELP TINNITUS.
FACT: Tinnitus can be treated with hearing aids. Tinnitus sufferers will find Widex hearing aids especially useful because:
- Allow maximum amplification in very quiet environments, thereby reducing the difference between tinnitus & silence
- People with hearing loss may need to limit the volume of sound that is delivered to their ears in noisy environments.
Widex ZEN is a feature that allows hearing aids to be equipped with soothing tones, which can provide relief from tinnitus.
MYTH: HEARING LOSS AND TINNITUS ARE NOT LINKED.
FACT: Tinnitus can also be caused by a hearing impairment. A French study found that only one person with tinnitus, out of 123, had hearing loss. According to the British Tinnitus Association, 90% of people suffering from tinnitus have hearing loss. Research suggests that people who have no hearing loss may also have hidden hearing loss.
MYTH: I DON’T LISTEN TO LOUD MUSIC SO I DON’T GET TINNITUS.
FACT: Tinnitus can be caused by noise exposure, but there are many other causes.
MYTH: TINNITUS IS A NEW CONDITION CAUSED ABOUT MP3 PLAYERS. PEOPLE DID NOT HAVE IT IN THE OLDEN DAYS.
FACT: Tinnitus is a condition that has existed for as long people have been writing down things. According to a 2004 study, the condition was mentioned by people even in ancient Egypt. Another study shows that Ludwig Van Beethoven, the great composer, had tinnitus.
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