Tinnitus Treatment
The first step for effective tinnitus treatment is diagnosing the cause. The process begins once you talk to a hearing care professional. You will be asked questions about the symptoms you have experienced and your medical history. The examination includes visually inspecting your ears and testing your hearing ability through standard behavioral tests. Here at Advanced Ear, Nose, & Throat Associates in Atlanta, GA, we encourage you to learn more about tinnitus treatment and how it may be able to help you.
What is Tinnitus?
Tinnitus is a ringing in the ears that can be caused by a variety of factors; some of these can be wax buildup or ear infections, and some can be more serious such as nerve or inner ear damage. Millions of people experience tinnitus in different ways; in some cases it poses only a minor annoyance while in others it can affect sleep and trigger depression and anxiety. Tinnitus is known to occur with hearing loss, though this is not always the case.
Tinnitus Treatment
Tinnitus Retraining Therapy, or TRT, makes use of a modulated and controlled noise to help you tune out the ringing noise you hear in the background. Tinnitus usually worsens when the individual is in a quiet environment. Sometimes, a background sound can enable you to ignore the ringing sound in your ears. Sometimes tinnitus is one of the symptoms of another condition. In this instance, treating the underlying cause of the condition can eliminate the issue. A good example is excess ear wax. Once this has built up it can obstruct your ear canal. Removing the wax stops the ringing noise and hearing loss.
Interested in Tinnitus Treatment? Reach Out to Us and Learn More
If you are interested in receiving tinnitus treatment, we encourage you to get in touch with us and make an appointment with Advanced Ear, Nose & Throat Associates. At our office in Atlanta, GA, our caring and devoted team of professionals will be happy to explain your options in full and address any concerns you may have. Contact us today to set up your consultation – we look forward to hearing from you!