A Modern Approach To Tinnitus Care
At Pacific Northwest Audiology and Tinnitus, we harness a wide array of advanced technologies to address your unique tinnitus experience. From Lenire, the FDA-approved tinnitus technology, to state-of-the-art hearing aids, digital therapeutics and customized sound therapy, our expert Doctors of Audiology tailor a comprehensive treatment plan that evolves with your progress and needs.
About Tinnitus
Tinnitus is the sensation of hearing sounds that are not there. Normally, sound waves enter the ear, travel through the ear canal and middle ear and finally reach the hair cells located in the inner ear. These hair cells translate the sound wave vibrations into electrical impulses, which are then sent to the brain to be interpreted as sound. The hair cells within the inner ear of those who have tinnitus are damaged. Damage to these cells can cause the hair to randomly send electrical impulses to the brain, which are interpreted as sound.
Of 50 million Americans, approximately, report some level of tinnitus.
Tinnitus is most often described as a ringing in the ears but may also take the form of a buzzing, whooshing, roaring, clicking, hissing or whistling.
Of people with tinnitus have
measurable hearing loss.
Tinnitus can cause severe mental and emotional anguish. Side effects include fatigue, depression, anxiety, irritability and memory or concentration problems
Of tinnitus sufferers
experience debilitating
symptoms.
Most of our patients with tinnitus report a significant reduction in their tinnitus symptoms when they are wearing their hearing aids.
Tinnitus Cure?
No, but you do have options!Applied Hearing Solutions
No, but you do have options!Applied Hearing Solutions
Symptoms, Causes, and Impacts of Tinnitus
Tinnitus is actually a symptom, not a disorder. Any of the following can cause it:
Hearing Loss
Sudden impact noises
Exposure to Loud Noises
Injury to the Head or Neck
Reaction to Medication
Natural Aging Process
Anxiety/Stress
Temporomandibular Joint Disfunction
Tinnitus Management
Tinnitus can be challenging, but the right care can make a real difference. We begin by learning how tinnitus is affecting you and identifying any related hearing or medical conditions, so we can guide you toward the best options for relief.
Tinnitus therapy is highly personalized to account for an individual’s perception of their symptoms. There is no “one size fits all” therapy! Effective treatment strategies generally focus on counseling, sound therapy, relaxation, and stress-reduction methods. If you have tinnitus AND hearing loss, hearing aids may improve your hearing AND relieve your tinnitus, because better hearing will make it easier to ignore your tinnitus.