Did you know it's Tinnitus Awareness Week?
What is Tinnitus?
Tinnitus is the perception of sound when no actual external noise is present.
If you experience what is commonly referred to as ‘ringing in the ears’, you may have tinnitus. You may also perceive other sounds such as buzzing, hissing, whistling, swooshing and clicking.
Tinnitus can be both temporary and permanent. It can be heard in one ear, both ears or even in your head rather than your ears.
Common Causes of Tinnitus
It is comforting to know that tinnitus is not a disease. Tinnitus is a symptom of a wide range of conditions. It can be caused by:
- Exposure to loud noise (the most common cause of tinnitus)
- Earwax build-up
- Ear infection
- Meniere’s disease
- Head and neck injuries
- Benign tumours of the cranial nerve
Tinnitus Treatment
Abi Hearing treats tinnitus based on your individual diagnosis and needs. Our experienced audiologists know that tinnitus can create stress and anxiety. We therefore take a holistic approach to your hearing health.
Your tinnitus treatment may include:
Medication for a medical condition
Adjustment to current medication
An explanation of your condition and its relation to tinnitus
Counselling, relaxation therapy and stress management
Use of hearing aids, maskers and environmental sound enrichment
Our Hearing Conservation Program
Abi Hearing offers a Hearing Conservation Program for business employees in a range of industries. We assess environmental conditions and risks, and offer recommendations for how employers can best protect the hearing of their employees.
