Tinnitus Management in Newcastle
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Assisting with Tinnitus Management
At Local Hearing Aid Specialists, we provide tinnitus management support to clients across Newcastle. According to Tinnitus Australia, around two in three people in our country suffer from tinnitus at some point in their life.
Tinnitus is not a disease or an illness — it is a sensation of noises in the ears or head when there are no environmental sounds around. These sounds can be ringing, buzzing, whooshing, roaring, whistling or humming. Some triggers of tinnitus include middle ear infections or damage to the ear from loud noises.
The more common causes of tinnitus include:
- Exposure to loud sounds
- Extreme stress or trauma
- Degeneration of the hair cells in the cochlea
- Ear problems, such as otosclerosis (abnormal bone growth in the middle ear)
- Ménière's disease (swelling of a duct in the ear)
- Some medications
You can habituate or become used to tinnitus. Before starting to adapt to tinnitus, it is important to have medical tests to make sure that your tinnitus is not caused by an underlying serious illness. Hearing aids assist in the management of tinnitus because they address underlying hearing loss.
There are a variety of management techniques that may help relieve your symptoms. The aim of adapting to tinnitus is to reach a point where you do not have a negative emotional reaction to it. This is known as habituation. The key to habituation is no longer feeling threatened by your tinnitus. Another factor in tinnitus management is to understand that the more attention you pay to your tinnitus, the harder it is to become habituated to it.
Please talk to us if you are experiencing any of the symptoms listed above. Contact Local Hearing Aid Specialists on (02) 4023 2055.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between tinnitus and hearing loss?
Tinnitus is the perception of sound — such as ringing, buzzing or humming — when no external source is present. Hearing loss refers to a reduced ability to detect sound. While the two conditions can occur together and are sometimes related, they are distinct and not everyone with tinnitus will experience hearing loss.
Is tinnitus permanent?
Tinnitus varies widely between individuals. For some people it resolves on its own over time; for others it is ongoing. The impact it has on daily life can also differ significantly. A thorough assessment can help identify any contributing factors and inform appropriate management options.
When should I seek help for tinnitus?
If you're experiencing persistent or distressing sounds in your ears, it's advisable to seek assessment sooner rather than later. It's also important to have medical tests to rule out any underlying conditions before exploring management approaches, as tinnitus can sometimes be associated with other health factors.
Providing You Guidance
Tinnitus can present differently from person to person, and its impact on daily life can vary significantly. At Local Hearing Aid Specialists, our team can assess your symptoms and provide guidance on management approaches that may help reduce its impact over time. Because tinnitus is sometimes associated with underlying hearing loss, a thorough hearing assessment is an important first step in understanding your situation.
Our tinnitus management service includes:
- Tinnitus consultations with our qualified audiometrist
- Hearing assessments to identify any associated hearing loss
- Guidance on habituation and management techniques
- Hearing aids available where underlying hearing loss is identified
- Compassionate, client-focused care throughout the process
- No referral required to book a consultation
To find out how we may be able to help, book a tinnitus consultation with our team today.
