Is There a Cure for Tinnitus?

1. Is There a Cure for Tinnitus?

2. Most people experience ringing in their ears at some point in their life. Though that ringing or buzzing sound may feel normal to an extent, if it never stops, it can feel like torture.

3. Over 30% of the Australian population suffers from tinnitus. To deal with this reality daily knowing there is no cure for tinnitus, can really bother people.

4. Thankfully there are some treatments available now which can make life better for the sufferers. In this post, we have put together a list of top tinnitus treatments that can help you manage the symptoms.

5. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Tinnitus can cause substantial stress in some individuals. While there is no known cure for that ringing, buzzing or hissing sensation, cognitive behavioural therapy can be quite helpful in managing the symptoms.

6. This therapy focuses on reducing stress levels associated with tinnitus which are known to increase the discomfort and suffering for many people. It helps the sufferer to control the negative feelings, resultantly distracting their mind from their condition or making it less noticeable. CBT is amongst few effective treatments that have been tested and proven to make an actual difference to tinnitus symptoms.

7. Sound Enrichment Therapy With the help of therapeutic natural and soothing tones/sounds like of rain or birdsong, sound enrichment therapy distracts one’s brain from the ringing or buzzing sensation in the ears.

8. Features that behave as a sound therapy can be found in several hearing aids, which are designed to reduce your perception of tinnitus by enhancing the levels of sounds in your surroundings.

9. Take your tinnitus as a candle flaming in a dark room. This candle will seem brighter until all the lights in the room are turned on. Once the same candle is lit in a lighted room, it becomes less noticeable. That’s how tinnitus works, it is more noticeable in a quiet environment and when pleasant/relaxing sounds are added, tinnitus becomes less effective.

10. Tinnitus Retraining Therapy This one combines both of the abovementioned therapies: sound enrichment and CBT to help tinnitus sufferers focus on relaxing natural sounds and seamlessly manage the symptoms.

11. Relaxation & Exercise People who suffer from tinnitus can only tell how exasperating tinnitus is and how much stress it causes. Practising relaxation techniques, however, can be helpful in reduce the anxiety related to tinnitus. Deep breathing, yoga postures, meditation, even using a mindful app can help in relaxing.

12. Besides, some kind of physical activity like a brisk walk or singing up for dance classes will improve your overall well-being and health. Do things that take your mind off the tinnitus.

13. Ear Wax Removal Excessive build-up of ear wax can also be a cause of tinnitus, be sure to clean your ears at regular intervals.

14. There are many advanced devices like Oticon, Starkey and Siemens hearing aids that come with tinnitus relief features to make ringing in the ears, less noticeable.

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