Reclaiming your serenity is easier than you think
It can feel lonely with tinnitus. The ringing, buzzing, humming, or swooshing in your ears or head can seem loud and annoying, but typically only the person experiencing the sounds can actually hear them. For some, the sounds can even cut into everyday life, getting in the way of activities, relationships, and moments that matter.
But you’re not alone. As many as 1 in 3 people worldwide may be living with tinnitus. It can strike at any age and is more common than many people may realize. The good news? Tinnitus relief is possible, with solutions including a groundbreaking treatment called “Lenire,” approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Read on to learn more.
What Is Tinnitus?
Rather than a disease, tinnitus is a symptom of an underlying condition. The problem could be an issue such as head or neck trauma; an ear infection; earwax buildup; Ménière’s disease, an inner-ear disorder; or hearing loss. In fact, hearing loss appears in an estimated 90% of tinnitus cases and is considered a primary contributor to tinnitus.
Tinnitus symptoms can be as different as the person experiencing them. Everyone’s situation is unique. Some hear ringing, others screeching, hissing, or even ocean waves. Some can ignore their tinnitus, but it’s stressful or even debilitating for many others. For some, the symptoms go away after a few seconds, days or weeks, but for others, the sounds persist.
What Are Some Common Tinnitus Treatments?
Some tinnitus self-resolves. Often, however, it’s a chronic issue. Although there’s no cure yet, tinnitus can be effectively managed. Approaches have included:
- Sound therapy, which uses specific sounds to give your brain something else to focus on
- Sound-matching, which involves matching your unique tinnitus sound and playing it quietly to desensitize you to your symptoms, alleviating stress
- Personalized training, including teaching you crucial skills to minimize your body’s involuntary reaction to tinnitus noises
- Hearing technology, which has been shown to provide relief and is also the most common treatment for hearing loss, which often co-occurs with tinnitus
What Makes Lenire Tinnitus Treatment Stand Out?
Lenire, a breakthrough system that’s giving hope to many, uses electrical tongue stimulation to deliver tinnitus relief. It’s the first tinnitus treatment device of its kind to receive FDA approval and — after initial professional fitting and training — can largely be used in the comfort and convenience of your own home.
Tinnitus relief can come by way of habituation, in which the brain is retrained to curb the negative responses to noise and its potential intrusiveness. The brain learns to defocus from the transgressing sounds through a two-step process of audio played through headphones and electrode-based stimulation of the tongue.
As tinnitus experts who’ve helped many patients reclaim their serenity from ringing, clicking, or other unwanted sounds in the ears, we’re committed to staying atop innovative treatments that can bring relief. It’s why we go the extra mile, including being the only Lenire-certified practice in New Mexico and one of only a handful nationwide.
If you’re tired of unwelcome sounds in your head or ears, we see you. And we can help. Tinnitus has stolen your peace and quiet long enough. So don’t wait. Book your personalized evaluation with Tinnitus Specialists of New Mexico, part of the Worth Hearing Center family, today!