Are you looking for Tinnitus Treatment and Management in the Akron, Summit County or Medina County areas?

Do you hear a ringing, roaring, clicking or hissing sound in your ears?

Do you hear a ringing, roaring, clicking or hissing sound in your ears?
Do you hear this sound often or all the time?
Does the sound bother you?

If your answer is yes, you may have Tinnitus.

The word Tinnitus is derived from the Latin word tinnire, meaning "to ring". Tinnitus, (pronounced tih-NIGHT-us or TIN-ih-tus) is often defined as the perception or sensation of sound in the ear or head when no external sound is present.

According to the American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association (ASHA), Tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, has been experienced by almost everyone at one time or another. ASHA defines it as: “The perception of sound in the head when no external sound is present”. In addition to “ringing”, head noises have been described as hissing, roaring, pulsing, whooshing, chirping, whistling and clicking. The ringing or other sounds can be perceived in one or both ears, as occurring inside or outside the ear. Tinnitus can be intermittent or continuous and can fluctuate in character and intensity.

ASHA recommends having an exam with special attention to checking factors associated with Tinnitus like stress, fibromyalgia, medications, diet and allergies and problems with the auditory system such as ear wax, ear infection or noise induced hearing loss.

For many people, loud music can cause Tinnitus.

For many people, loud music can cause Tinnitus.

Noise is the leading cause of Tinnitus. We live in an extraordinarily noisy world that's getting louder by the day. There are many questions about what is too loud, how noise impairs hearing and how to avoid problems associated with noise exposure.

Experts issue studies and write guidelines, but more research is needed into Noise-Induced Tinnitus and Hearing Loss, and how to protect our hearing.

For many people, loud music can cause Tinnitus. Most at risk are: Music lovers with the volume cranked up on their MP3 players, home or car stereo systems or CD players. Many musicians including Al Di Meola, Liberty DeVitto, Pete Townsend, Eric Clapton, Phil Collins and many others have become very public about their Tinnitus in recent years.

Tinnitus is a growing problem for America's military personnel and is currently the number one service connected disability of veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan.

Military personnel are exposed to excessive noise levels during combat, training simulations and on aircraft carriers that rattle like tin cans during takeoffs and landings.

It threatens their futures with potential long term sleep disruption, changes in cognitive ability, stress in relationships and employability challenges.

These changes can be a blow to a vet's self-worth and quality of life.

Other causes of Tinnitus can be dental in origin such as tempromandibular joint dysfunction or TMJ. Diet can also increase the level or intensity of the sound. Things that are reported to be problematic for people with Tinnitus are: caffeinated beverages, chocolate, salt, spicy food, MSG, alcohol and artificial sweeteners such as aspartame.

It is important to see an Audiologist
to determine if hearing loss is also present with the Tinnitus.

Millions of people in the U.S. have Tinnitus severe enough to cause trouble hearing, working or even sleeping. Many people have constant or recurring tinnitus that interferes with their daily life so much that they seek professional treatment.

Although Tinnitus often has no specific cause, there are some common identifiable causes of Tinnitus that include the following:

Hearing Loss
Exposure to loud noises
Impacted Ear Wax
Ear Infection
Middle Ear Tumors
Fluid buildup behind the eardrum
Allergies or Sinus
Injury or Trauma to the Head
Medication side effects (more than 200 medicines can cause Tinnitus)
High Blood Pressure or Low Blood Pressure
Problems of the heart, blood vessels, neck, jaw, or teeth

See our Audiologist for Tinnitus Treatment and Management

Tinnitus is a fairly common problem and there are many effective methods to treat or at least reduce the impact of the sensation. Since Tinnitus is a symptom of a problem, the first thing you should do is to try to find out the underlying cause.

A full hearing evaluation can identify hearing loss that may be associated with the tinnitus. This evaluation should be done by an Audiologist certified by ASHA to determine if a hearing loss is present.

Since Tinnitus can be associated with a number of auditory conditions, the audiologic evaluation can yield extensive information regarding the cause and options for treatment. Our Audiologist will try to determine what is causing the condition and will usually require a hearing test..

Treatment begins with a comprehensive Audiological and Tinnitus Evaluation in order to determine the most likely source and nature of your tinnitus and may include:

Hearing Aids: Most people with tinnitus have some degree of hearing loss. Hearing aids create a dual benefit of enhancing hearing and masking or covering up the tinnitus. The majority of patients with tinnitus receive partial or complete relief from their tinnitus with the use of hearing aids.
Sound-Masking Devices: Tinnitus maskers are small electronic devices that look like hearing aids and are tuned to generate sound that masks or covers up the tinnitus. Like hearing aids, they may provide relief from the tinnitus, but will not enhance hearing and may interfere with understanding speech.

Many types of devices, such as fans, radios and sound generators can be used as tinnitus maskers to help tinnitus sufferers to fall sleep or get back to sleep.
Neuromonics Tinnitus Therapy: This treatment uses a combination of testing, counseling and specialized masking to help you to effectively manage and gradually reduce your response to the tinnitus. This treatment can take six months or more to complete but has a very good rate of success.
Medicines: Some Tinnitus sufferers develop anxiety and other strong emotional responses to their Tinnitus. Certain medicines may provide relief from these emotional reactions and provide some relief from the Tinnitus. Other medicines and nutritional supplements have provided relief in some clients.
Techniques to learn how to cope with the noise:
- Relaxing - Learning how to relax is very helpful if the noise in your ears frustrates you. Stress makes tinnitus seem worse. By relaxing, you have a chance to rest and better deal with the sound.
- Counseling - People with tinnitus may experience anxiety, depression and other psychiatric problems. You may be referred to a psychiatrist our counselor as needed.

Can I do anything to prevent Tinnitus or keep it from getting worse?

Noise-Induced Hearing Loss, the result of damage to the sensory hair cells of the inner ear, is one of the most common causes of Tinnitus. Anything you can do to limit your exposure to loud noise by moving away from the sound, turning down the volume, or wearing earplugs or earmuffs will help prevent Tinnitus or keep it from getting worse.

See also: Custom Hearing Protection

If you believe you have Tinnitus please call us to setup an appointment for a Professional Hearing Evaluation by our Certified Audiologist.

See also: Professional Hearing Evaluation

Not sure about the state of your hearing? Take our brief hearing questionnaire to get an idea of whether you’re experiencing hearing loss that needs to be evaluated by a medical professional. The questions relate to everyday listening situations where many people with hearing losses experience difficulties hearing clearly. Click here to take our hearing questionnaire.

		Tinnitus Treatment and Management
		Are you looking for Tinnitus Treatment and Management in the Akron, Summit County or Medina County areas? Do you hear a ringing, roaring, clicking or hissing sound in your ears? Do you hear this sound often or all the time? Does the sound bother you? If your answer is yes, you may have Tinnitus. The word Tinnitus is derived from the Latin word tinnire, meaning "to ring". Tinnitus, (pronounced tih-NIGHT-us or TIN-ih-tus) is often defined as the perception or sensation of sound in the ear or head when no external sound is present. According to the American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association (ASHA), Tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, has been experienced by almost everyone at one time or another. ASHA defines it as: “The perception of sound in the head when no external sound is present”. In addition to “ringing”, head noises have been described as hissing, roaring, pulsing, whooshing, chirping, whistling and clicking. The ringing or other sounds can be perceived in one or both ears, as occurring inside or outside the ear. Tinnitus can be intermittent or continuous and can fluctuate in character and intensity. ASHA recommends having an exam with special attention to checking factors associated with Tinnitus like stress, fibromyalgia, medications, diet and allergies and problems with the auditory system such as ear wax, ear infection or noise induced hearing loss. Noise is the leading cause of Tinnitus. We live in an extraordinarily noisy world that's getting louder by the day. There are many questions about what is too loud, how noise impairs hearing and how to avoid problems associated with noise exposure. Experts issue studies and write guidelines, but more research is needed into Noise-Induced Tinnitus and Hearing Loss, and how to protect our hearing. For many people, loud music can cause Tinnitus. Most at risk are: Music lovers with the volume cranked up on their MP3 players, home or car stereo systems or CD players. Many musicians including Al Di Meola, Liberty DeVitto, Pete Townsend, Eric Clapton, Phil Collins and many others have become very public about their Tinnitus in recent years. Tinnitus is a growing problem for America's military personnel and is currently the number one service connected disability of veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. Military personnel are exposed to excessive noise levels during combat, training simulations and on aircraft carriers that rattle like tin cans during takeoffs and landings. It threatens their futures with potential long term sleep disruption, changes in cognitive ability, stress in relationships and employability challenges. These changes can be a blow to a vet's self-worth and quality of life. Other causes of Tinnitus can be dental in origin such as tempromandibular joint dysfunction or TMJ. Diet can also increase the level or intensity of the sound. Things that are reported to be problematic for people with Tinnitus are: caffeinated beverages, chocolate, salt, spicy food, MSG, alcohol and artificial sweeteners such as aspartame. It is important to see an Audiologist to determine if hearing loss is also present with the Tinnitus. Millions of people in the U.S. have Tinnitus severe enough to cause trouble hearing, working or even sleeping. Many people have constant or recurring tinnitus that interferes with their daily life so much that they seek professional treatment. Although Tinnitus often has no specific cause, there are some common identifiable causes of Tinnitus that include the following: Hearing Loss Exposure to loud noises Impacted Ear Wax Ear Infection Middle Ear Tumors Fluid buildup behind the eardrum Allergies or Sinus Injury or Trauma to the Head Medication side effects (more than 200 medicines can cause Tinnitus) High Blood Pressure or Low Blood Pressure Problems of the heart, blood vessels, neck, jaw, or teeth See our Audiologist for Tinnitus Treatment and Management Tinnitus is a fairly common problem and there are many effective methods to treat or at least reduce the impact of the sensation. Since Tinnitus is a symptom of a problem, the first thing you should do is to try to find out the underlying cause. A full hearing evaluation can identify hearing loss that may be associated with the tinnitus. This evaluation should be done by an Audiologist certified by ASHA to determine if a hearing loss is present. Since Tinnitus can be associated with a number of auditory conditions, the audiologic evaluation can yield extensive information regarding the cause and options for treatment. Our Audiologist will try to determine what is causing the condition and will usually require a hearing test.. Treatment begins with a comprehensive Audiological and Tinnitus Evaluation in order to determine the most likely source and nature of your tinnitus and may include: Hearing Aids: Most people with tinnitus have some degree of hearing loss. Hearing aids create a dual benefit of enhancing hearing and masking or covering up the tinnitus. The majority of patients with tinnitus receive partial or complete relief from their tinnitus with the use of hearing aids. Sound-Masking Devices: Tinnitus maskers are small electronic devices that look like hearing aids and are tuned to generate sound that masks or covers up the tinnitus. Like hearing aids, they may provide relief from the tinnitus, but will not enhance hearing and may interfere with understanding speech. Many types of devices, such as fans, radios and sound generators can be used as tinnitus maskers to help tinnitus sufferers to fall sleep or get back to sleep. Neuromonics Tinnitus Therapy: This treatment uses a combination of testing, counseling and specialized masking to help you to effectively manage and gradually reduce your response to the tinnitus. This treatment can take six months or more to complete but has a very good rate of success. Medicines: Some Tinnitus sufferers develop anxiety and other strong emotional responses to their Tinnitus. Certain medicines may provide relief from these emotional reactions and provide some relief from the Tinnitus. Other medicines and nutritional supplements have provided relief in some clients. Techniques to learn how to cope with the noise: Relaxing - Learning how to relax is very helpful if the noise in your ears frustrates you. Stress makes tinnitus seem worse. By relaxing, you have a chance to rest and better deal with the sound. Counseling - People with tinnitus may experience anxiety, depression and other psychiatric problems. You may be referred to a psychiatrist our counselor as needed. Can I do anything to prevent Tinnitus or keep it from getting worse? Noise-Induced Hearing Loss, the result of damage to the sensory hair cells of the inner ear, is one of the most common causes of Tinnitus. Anything you can do to limit your exposure to loud noise by moving away from the sound, turning down the volume, or wearing earplugs or earmuffs will help prevent Tinnitus or keep it from getting worse. See also: Custom Hearing Protection If you believe you have Tinnitus please call us to setup an appointment for a Professional Hearing Evaluation by our Certified Audiologist. See also: Professional Hearing Evaluation Not sure about the state of your hearing? Take our brief hearing questionnaire to get an idea of whether you’re experiencing hearing loss that needs to be evaluated by a medical professional. The questions relate to everyday listening situations where many people with hearing losses experience difficulties hearing clearly. Click here to take our hearing questionnaire.