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What is Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT)?

A way of learning to live with tinnitus, tinnitus retraining therapy (TRT) is a technique used by millions of people around the world. It greatly impacts their lives and makes the symptom if the underlying condition more bearable, potentially avoiding the need of hearing aids and similar devices. What exactly is TRT, and could it […]

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Can Tinnitus be Temporary?

Tinnitus is a hearing problem that happens when you hear loud noises for a long time. It can last for a long time or a short time. Short-term tinnitus usually goes away in 16-48 hours, but long-term tinnitus may never go away and will need a hearing aid to make is less noticeable. The snail-shaped […]

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What are the 3 Most Common Treatments for Tinnitus?

If you’re experiencing ringing, buzzing or swooshing sounds in your ears, you may be experiencing tinnitus. It’s not news that over 50-million Americans have some form of tinnitus. Consult with your audiologist if you have tinnitus. This article sheds more light on the three most common treatments for tinnitus.  How Does Tinnitus Affect People?  While […]

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How to Tell if You Have Tinnitus

If you think that you have tinnitus, then you might be slightly confused. Self-diagnosing is never a good thing to do, but you still need to be aware of what the symptoms are. You need to know what you are looking for to recognize the time to go and seek medical help. In this article, […]

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Tinnitus vs Vertigo

Your audiologist is here to help with a wide range of hearing and ear health conditions and concerns. Aside from hearing loss, two of the most common conditions they help to address are tinnitus and vertigo. Because these two can often share symptoms, some may assume they are the same thing. While they are very […]