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Aleksandra's story

Aleksandra talks about how volunteering for the BTA has helped her improve her skills.
Patrick's story

Our helpline adviser Patrick started his association with the BTA as a volunteer. He wrote a piece for our magazine Quiet about his volunteering.
Jenny's story

Our volunteers are an important part of the team. Jenny explains what she gets from volunteering with us.
Simon's story

Simon is using volunteering as a stepping stone into finding paid work. Read his story here.

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.
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 at home remedies to try to lessen ringing in the 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 we address common questions and concerns.

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