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2017 ATRR: Hyperacusis and misophonia

Hyperacusis is attracting an increasing amount of interest. Want to learn more? Prof David Baguley talks about the latest research in this field. Read more

Misophonia - Living with misophonia

Misophonia is a condition consisting of an emotional and physical response to sounds. Lucy Partridge and David Scott discuss in further detail. Read more

Misophonia

Want to learn more about misophonia? David Scott and Lucy Partridge are here to help. Read more

Otosclerosis and deafness

Otosclerosis is the most common cause of progressive deafness in young adults. Learn more about it here. Read more

Balance and tinnitus

The control of balance in humans is quite complex. Learn more about how the human body balances and how it can sometimes go wrong. Read more

Hyperacusis

Find out more about what hyperacusis is, and how this sensitivity to everyday sound can be managed. Read more

Tinnitus and disorders of the temporo-mandibular joint (TMJ) and neck

Learn more about the jaw joint (temporo-mandibular joint or TMJ), and how problems with it or the neck may affect tinnitus. Read more

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. Read more

Latest

Jenny contacted us wanting to share what happened to her on a night out six years ago, when she forgot to take and wear earplugs. She hoped sharing her story would encourage more people to use earplugs when we are able to get back to clubs, gigs and festivals.

Calling all businesses, clubs and shops

We're asking businesses, clubs and shops to help us raise awareness, funds and start the conversation about tinnitus.

First virtual BTA conference a great success!

Our very first virtual annual conference was held last week and it was a great success!

The experiences and hearing problems of people with and without tinnitus.

Professor Brian Moore, Professor Richard Tyler and Professor Vinay Swarnalatha Nagaraj are conducting a survey of the experiences and hearing problems of people with and without tinnitus. Can you help?

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 1 in 3 people will experience tinnitus at some point in their lives.

Pulsatile tinnitus

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

Self help for tinnitus

Here are some simple things to do which may help you lessen the intrusiveness of your tinnitus and improve your quality of life.

Tinnitus and stress

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

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

Home tinnitus treatments to try for ringing in the ears

Whilst there is no cure, there are a number of athome remedies you can try to lessen the ringing in your ears. Read our top tips from Catherine Hall.

What can I do about it?

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

Tinnitus and disorders of the temporo-mandibular joint (TMJ) and neck

Learn more about the jaw joint (temporo-mandibular joint or TMJ), and how problems with it or the neck may affect tinnitus.

Flying and the ear

Some people with hearing loss or tinnitus worry about travelling on a plane. Here are the BTA's top tips to get you flying with confidence in no time.