Treatment and management of tinnitus
Up to date and reliable information about the treatment and management of tinnitus.
Introduction
Whilst there is currently no known ‘cure’ for tinnitus, there are a range of strategies that can help to minimise the intrusiveness of the noises. People can and do manage the impact that tinnitus has on their lives.
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Taming tinnitus - behavioural techniques
Do you feel sometimes that your tinnitus is taking over? Many people do. At times like this, it can be difficult to imagine that there are ways of managing your response to tinnitus.
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Self help for tinnitus
Tinnitus is a very common symptom, and although we at the BTA recommend that everyone who has tinnitus should seek appropriate professional help, there are many measures that you can take to help yourself.
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Good night, sleep tight
Many people with tinnitus do in fact sleep well and see sleep as a refreshing escape from tinnitus. Those who sleep well do not seem to have different tinnitus from those who have trouble sleeping.
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Relaxation
When we relax, certain changes take place in the body: the heart beat slows down as does the breathing; blood pressure drops and brain activity decreases, which is why we feel physically and mentally refreshed.
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Sound therapy
People who have tinnitus often notice that it is more bothersome in a quiet environment (for example at night) and that listening to other sounds can make it less intrusive.
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Complementary therapy for tinnitus - an opinion
Many of you will at some time or other have tried at least one form of complementary therapy, or alternative medicine, as a way of helping your tinnitus.
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How do I get a hearing aid?
If you think you might need to try a hearing aid, this explains the procedure
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Who's who in the tinnitus clinic
Various health care professionals may be involved in the management of tinnitus.
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