Do you suffer from ringing in your ears?

Buzzing, whistling, clicking… that noise you hear is called tinnitus. Tinnitus affects 50 million Americans.

TINNITUS FACTS

WHAT IS TINNITUS?

Tinnitus is a medical term for the sensation of hearing sound in your ears or head when no external sound is present. Tinnitus is an audiological and neurological condition that can be mild and intermittent, severe and persistent, or anywhere in between. It is also the leading service-related disability among US veterans.

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF TINNITUS?

Tinnitus symptoms vary with each person who has it. But universally, it’s the sensation of a prolonged noise that you “hear” in your ear. Most describe the noise as “ringing in the ears,” though others describe it as hissing, buzzing, whistling, roaring or chirping.

For some, tinnitus is infrequent or temporary and “not that bad” — noticeable mostly when their surroundings are still and quiet. For others, the noise is severe and constant — seemingly impossible to ignore profoundly affecting their quality of life.

WHAT CAUSES TINNITUS?

Scientists and health experts don't know the exact physical cause of tinnitus, but several sources are known to trigger or make tinnitus worse, including:

Loud noises and hearing loss – Exposure to loud noises is the biggest cause of tinnitus. It can destroy the non-regenerative cilia (tiny hairs) in the cochlea, causing permanent tinnitus and/or hearing loss.

Aging – As you age, those same cilia gradually deteriorate, which can lead to tinnitus and hearing loss.

Ototoxic medications – Some prescription medications such as antibiotics, anti-inflammatories and antidepressants are harmful to the inner ear as well as the nerve fibers connecting the cochlea to the brain.

Hearing conditions – Conditions such as otosclerosis and Ménière’s disease are known to cause tinnitus.

Health conditions – Tinnitus can also be a symptom of health conditions like cardiovascular disease, hypertension, stress and head injuries.

PERSONALIZED TINNITUS RELIEF THAT REALLY WORKS

"When I put them in, my tinnitus is gone immediately."

– Terry F., Minnesota

CUSTOMIZED RELIEF

THERE IS NO TINNITUS CURE, BUT YOU CAN GET RELIEF.

Sadly there is no proven cure for tinnitus, but the American Tinnitus Association acknowledges that treatment options that provide tinnitus relief do exist. Our tinnitus technology solutions cover two of those treatment options — hearing aids and sound therapy — and are clinically proven to soothe the irritating sounds of tinnitus and provide relief.

TINNITUS TECHNOLOGY

Tinnitus and hearing loss often go hand in hand. Many people with tinnitus develop it as a symptom of hearing loss. That’s why hearing aids are a logical place to integrate tinnitus technology.

Our tinnitus technology is called Multiflex Tinnitus Technology. Integrated into all our hearing aids, it’s an effective part of any sound therapy, and is clinically proven to provide tinnitus relief.

ENJOY RELIEF FROM RINGING IN THE EARS