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The British Tinnitus Association was founded over 35 years ago by people with tinnitus, and we’re still working hard to improve the quality of life for people suffering today.Read more

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Becoming an individual member of the British Tinnitus Association means you become part of a mutually supportive community, as well as being the first to find out about the latest tinnitus research and receiving some great benefits.Read more

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Volunteers needed for tinnitus and insomnia study

Volunteers are needed for a BTA supported study into tinnitus and insomnia

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2016 Quarter 4 review

Paul Chinnock summarises some of the research papers on tinnitus published in the academic journals in the last quarter of 2016

Ear wax removal and tinnitus

Wax is an important and natural secretion found in the ear. Find out what causes ear wax build up, how to deal with it and whether it has any effect on tinnitus.

All about tinnitus

Tinnitus is the sensation of noises in the head and/or ears which have no external source. About 30% of people will experience tinnitus at some point in their lives.

Tinnitus and stress

Find out more about what stress is, how stress may affect tinnitus (and vice versa) and how stress can be managed.

Pulsatile tinnitus

Pulsatile tinnitus, is a type of tinnitus which appears to follow a rhythm such as your heart beat.

What can I do about it?

There are several strategies that can be very helpful in managing tinnitus. Learn more about them here.

Flying and the ear

Some people with hearing loss or tinnitus worry about travelling on a plane. Here we address common questions and concerns.

At night

2. What does tinnitus sound like?

Sound therapy (sound enrichment)

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.

Musical hallucination (musical tinnitus)

Tinnitus is the perception of sound in the absence of any corresponding external sound. Some people experience a form of tinnitus where music is heard. This is called musical hallucination, or musical tinnitus

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