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  • Celebrities with Tinnitus

    This article highlights the experiences of several celebrities who have dealt with tinnitus, a condition characterized by persistent ringing in the ears. William Shatner developed tinnitus after exposure to an explosion during filming, eventually finding relief through tinnitus retraining therapy (TRT) and becoming an advocate for the American Tinnitus Association. Eric Clapton attributes his tinnitus to years of loud music exposure and uses in-ear monitors to protect his hearing while performing...

  • How Do I Cope With Tinnitus?

    Tinnitus, often described as a persistent perception of noise or ringing in the ears without an external sound source, can significantly impact quality of life by causing fatigue, stress, sleep disturbances, and even depression. The first step toward managing tinnitus is consulting a healthcare professional, such as an ENT or audiologist, to identify the underlying cause. Treatment options vary depending on the root issue but commonly include audiological solutions like hearing aids, masking devi...

  • Do Hearing Aids Help with Tinnitus? Real Users Sound Off

    This article discusses the current state of tinnitus management and highlights that while there is no definitive cure for tinnitus, various effective treatment solutions exist. Hearing aids are emphasized as a critical component in managing tinnitus, particularly when properly fitted and consistently used. Audiologist Kasper underscores the importance of appropriate fitting and regular use of hearing aids to improve speech understanding and alleviate tinnitus symptoms. Additionally, comprehensive...

  • Do I Have Tinnitus - Seven Questions to Ask Yourself

    Tinnitus is a condition characterized by the perception of persistent or recurring noises, such as ringing, buzzing, clicking, or whooshing sounds, in one or both ears, which are not caused by external sources. While temporary ear ringing can occur after exposure to loud noises like concerts or construction, for some individuals, it becomes chronic and disruptive. To determine if you have tinnitus, consider whether the noises are internal (not heard by others), their nature (e.g., constant, pulsa...

  • Lenire Tinnitus Relief: Results from Alaska User Study

    This article discusses Lenire, a groundbreaking tinnitus treatment utilizing bimodal neuromodulation, which combines sound therapy with gentle tongue stimulation to retrain the brain's response to tinnitus. A recent real-world study from the Alaska Hearing and Tinnitus Center involving 220 patients showed that 91.5% experienced clinically significant improvement in their tinnitus symptoms, as measured by the Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI). Notably, 78% of participants saw meaningful benefits w...

  • How Tinnitus Impacts Your Mental Health

    This article explores the connection between tinnitus, a condition characterized by persistent ringing or noise in the ears, and mental health. Joshua, a 27-year-old in Montréal, experienced worsening tinnitus alongside declining mental well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic and his thesis program. Research supports this link: a 2021 study in *JAMA Psychiatry* found that individuals with tinnitus are more likely to experience depressive symptoms, anxiety, and poor sleep quality compared to thos...