Tinnitus Management
Many people suffer from “ringing in ears”. In fact, about 90% of patients with hearing loss experience it to some degree. Your community hearing health team at Yost Hearing is ready to help you tackle this issue. At Yost Hearing, you will find a comprehensive approach to manage your tinnitus. Your audiologist, Dr. Andi will take the time to explain what it is, potential reasons why it happens, and discuss individualized management plans.
Call 304-599-6762 to schedule an appointment today!
What is Tinnitus?
It is often described as a buzzing or ringing in ears. Patients may describe it as hissing, roaring, or crickets. In most cases is subjective, meaning only the person suffering from it can hear it. This is an internal sound that is perceived by the individual.
What causes Tinnitus?
There are many causes. Hearing loss is a very common cause. As the severity of hearing loss increases so does the prevalence of the issue. In fact, about 90% of patients with hearing loss experience it to some degree. Causes can also include: disease processes, medication, or noise exposure. Recent onsets of should always be discussed with your audiologist.
Step 1: Appointment
Call 304-599-6762 to schedule an appointment during Flexible Appointment Hours!
Step 2: Assessment
Dr. Andi will start the assessment with a thorough case history. This will allow Dr. Andi to understand your tinnitus and your perception of it. Self-reporting assessment scales can be helpful for determining how it is affecting your daily life. The Yost Hearing Comprehensive Hearing Evaluation is another important part of your assessment. This will allow the Dr. Andi to determine if your issue is hearing loss related. All the information gathered in the assessment will assist in the next step of management.
Step 3: Management
Wearing hearing aids, treats the hearing loss and provides masking relief with the app.
Decreasing the usage of alcohol, caffeine, salt, and tobacco.
Avoiding silence - play soft music, turn on a fan, or use a relief app.
Developing healthy habits such as moderate exercise and consistent sleep.
Practicing hearing loss prevention & wearing hearing protection.
Can Hearing Aids Help?
Yes, Hearing Aids can help! Often times, the problem is related to hearing loss. In some cases, treating the hearing loss can help to mask or reduce the effects. Hearing Aids also have built in management programs. These programs allow the aid to produce masking noise which can help you habituate to the tinnitus. The programs can be controlled with the use of an app. Many patients find relief from accurately treating their hearing loss. It is important to remember that habituating can take time and results vary from patient to patient. Your team at Yost Hearing is dedicated to helping you on The Journey to Better Hearing.
Ways to Experience The Yost Hearing Difference
-
Daily Walk-In Clinic
Your convenient, in-person, no-appointment-needed hearing health care experience.
-
Flexible Appointment Hours
Your in-person hearing health care experience with a dedicated appointment time slot with your audiologist.
-
Daily Drive-Thru Services
Your convenient, in-person, hearing health care experience without leaving the comforts of your vehicle.