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Detailed Audiological Evaluation has to be done • Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT) What is the best way to deal with tinnitus? • Hearing aids. • Sound generators. • Combination instruments. • Relaxation techniques. • Counseling options. – PowerPoint PPT presentation

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Title: Tinnitus Diagnosis


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Tinnitus Management
  • Tinnitus is a disorder that causes you to hear
    sounds that aren't coming from somewhere else.
    The noises can be perceived as faint or loud and
    have a variety of properties (ringing, clicking,
    buzzing, roaring, whistling, or hissing).
    Usually, the person with tinnitus is the only
    one who can hear the sounds. Tinnitus can appear
    in one or both ears, as well as in the brain,
    and can occur with or without hearing loss.

What causes tinnitus in the first place? Although
the actual cause of tinnitus is uncertain, the
following are the most prevalent causes Loss
of hearing Being exposed to loud noises
Trauma to the head Adverse effects of
medications Hypertension (high or low blood
pressu re) The ear canal is clogged with wax.
A accumulation of fluid behind the eardrum
Heart, blood vessel, neck, jaw, or tooth
problems. .
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You should have your tinnitus evaluated by a
medical professional to rule out a medical
cause. If you have any of the following symptoms,
you should consult an otolaryngologist (ear,
nose, and throat specialist).
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  • Tinnitus in one ear alone Tinnitus that
    pulsates or sounds like your heartbeat (pulsatile
    tinnitus) Tinnitus that is accompanied by a
    sudden or fluctuating hearing loss Fullness or
    pressure in one or both ears Tinnitus might
    make you feel dizzy or throw you off balance. .
  • Diagnosis Detailed Audiological Evaluation has
    to be done Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT)
    What is the best way to deal with tinnitus?
    Hearing aids. Sound generators. Combination
    instruments. Relaxation techniques.
    Counseling options.
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