Specialists in Tinnitus Treatment
Almost all tinnitus can be effectively treated. It’s simply not true that ‘nothing can be done’.
Anyone suffering from tinnitus knows that it is more than just a ringing in the ears – it’s a disruptive sensation that can affect your quality of life and is often a symptom of another underlying issue. For this reason, it is important to seek help and book in for a tinnitus assessment with a trusted expert.
There are different tinnitus treatments available; the most appropriate treatment depends on the cause of the tinnitus.
Our tinnitus specialist, Zoe, is well-versed in the latest treatments, many of which have emerged in recent years. During a tinnitus assessment, Zoe will assess your hearing and tinnitus using state of the art diagnostic equipment. We will work with you to develop a holistic and tailored treatment plan, based on the information you have told us, and the results we have gathered.
For more information or to book a consult with out tinnitus expert, call (08) 9388 8003.
What Tinnitus Treatments are Available?
At Hearing & Audiology, different tinnitus treatments are available. It is important to first determine what is causing the tinnitus, before establishing the most appropriate treatment option. Tinnitus treatment focuses on treating the underlying cause, and therefore reducing or eliminating its disruption to your daily life. At Hearing & Audiology, we offer the following tinnitus treatments:
- Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT): Trains the brain to adjust to its reactions and perceptions of tinnitus. TRT consists of two basic components: one-on-one counselling for auditory retraining and regular sound therapy using sound generators.
- Neuromonics: Uses acoustic stimuli and music to relax the limbic system and retrain neural pathways. The process typically involves a sound generator with customised programming and counselling.
- Sound Generators: Induces better sleep and tinnitus relief by producing sounds that counteract tinnitus. These are off-the-shelf devices designed by sleep and sound experts.
- Lyric: Lyric sits deep within the ear canal and is worn 24/7 to deliver high quality sound that reduces tinnitus perception. Lyric has been scientifically shown to reduce tinnitus more effectively than other hearing devices.
- Ear Level Devices: Devices worn on the ear to provide sound at frequencies where hearing is affected. Masking options are also available which are designed to to match the frequency of tinnitus.
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation: New treatment option designed to reduce neural pathways and reduce tinnitus perception.
How Long Does Tinnitus Treatment Take?
There’s no definitive answer to this; every individual’s experience of tinnitus is different.
The cause of someone’s tinnitus can determine how quickly tinnitus treatment works. Tinnitus associated with ear infection or wax impaction tends to be treated quickly; once the infection or wax have been cleared, the tinnitus tends to dissipate. More complex causes such as chronic health conditions or stress may require more patience, as the underlying causes are treated.
When there is an underlying hearing loss, individuals generally notice a drastic reduction in their tinnitus as soon as the hearing loss is treated. This is done using hearing devices or masking devices.
It is important to remain patient and follow the treatment plan provided by your tinnitus expert. It is also important that you are reviewed regularly, so that your progress can be assessed, and changes to your treatment plan can be made.