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Treatment for Tinnitus

Treatment for Tinnitus

Specific treatment for tinnitus will be determined by your physician based on:

  • Your age, overall health, and medical history
  • Extent of the disease
  • Your tolerance for specific medications, procedures, or therapies
  • Expectations for the course of the disease
  • Your opinion or preference

Relief from tinnitus

Currently, there is no known cure for tinnitus. However, experts suggest trying one of the following to find relief:

Hearing aids - may benefit some people with tinnitus who have hearing loss. Using a hearing aid may help some people with tinnitus by making some sounds louder.

Maskers - provide help for some individuals by making tinnitus less noticeable. This small electronic device creates sound that may make the ringing or roaring seem softer.

Medications - may ease tinnitus by addressing a problem related to the condition.

Tinnitus retraining therapy - uses a combination of counseling and maskers. Otolaryngologists and audiologists can help a person learn how to deal with the tinnitus.

Counseling - offers a person with tinnitus the opportunity to meet with a counselor or support group.

Relaxing - provides relief for some people as stress may make tinnitus worse.

Audiology and Hearing Devices Clinic

Expert care in a location convenient for you. Visit our clinic to make an appointment.

Stanford Ear Institute
2452 Watson Court
Palo Alto, CA 94303
Phone: 650-723-5281
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