Swift REERATHO 35th ANNIVERSARY AUDIOL OGY fly 986-202 Experience the freedom of better hearing. Dr. Megan Myers-Auria, CCC-A AUDIOLOGIST - Swift Audiology 4 Offices Serving the Pittsburgh Region Allison Park | North Hills | South Hills | Washington Q: What is tinnitus? How can hearing aids help? A: Many people suffer from tinnitus. Tinnitus is defined as the perception of a sound that has no external source. Some of the more common sounds reported are: ringing, humming, buzzing, and cricket-like, according to Richard Tyler, PhD, from the Better Hearing Institute (BHI). Tinnitus also can be constant or occasional and change in tone and loudness as well. Tinnitus is not a 'phantom sound'. There is real neural activity in your brain that you are hearing as your tinnitus (Tyler, BHI). Common causes of tinnitus: Hearing Loss, Stress, Medication, and Diet/ Lifestyle (High caffeine, high salt intake). Four ways to treat tinnitus: Avoid possible irritants. Reduce your exposure to things that may make your tinnitus worse. Common examples include loud noises, caffeine and nicotine. Cover up the noise. In a quiet setting, a fan, soft music or low-volume radio static may help mask the noise from tinnitus. Manage stress. Stress can make tinnitus worse. Stress management, whether through relaxation therapy, biofeedback or exercise, may provide some relief. Hearing aids. Many hearing aids now can help reduce tinnitus. Tinnitus maskers are also available in many hearing aids to help alleviate the sound. If you or someone you know suffers from tinnitus, call 412-775-2463 for an evaluation today or visit our website at swiftaudiology.com. https://betterhearing.org/your-hearing-health/tinnitus/ Swift REERATHO 35th ANNIVERSARY AUDIOL OGY fly 986-202 Experience the freedom of better hearing. Dr. Megan Myers-Auria, CCC-A AUDIOLOGIST - Swift Audiology 4 Offices Serving the Pittsburgh Region Allison Park | North Hills | South Hills | Washington Q: What is tinnitus? How can hearing aids help? A: Many people suffer from tinnitus. Tinnitus is defined as the perception of a sound that has no external source. Some of the more common sounds reported are: ringing, humming, buzzing, and cricket-like, according to Richard Tyler, PhD, from the Better Hearing Institute (BHI). Tinnitus also can be constant or occasional and change in tone and loudness as well. Tinnitus is not a 'phantom sound'. There is real neural activity in your brain that you are hearing as your tinnitus (Tyler, BHI). Common causes of tinnitus: Hearing Loss, Stress, Medication, and Diet/ Lifestyle (High caffeine, high salt intake). Four ways to treat tinnitus: Avoid possible irritants. Reduce your exposure to things that may make your tinnitus worse. Common examples include loud noises, caffeine and nicotine. Cover up the noise. In a quiet setting, a fan, soft music or low-volume radio static may help mask the noise from tinnitus. Manage stress. Stress can make tinnitus worse. Stress management, whether through relaxation therapy, biofeedback or exercise, may provide some relief. Hearing aids. Many hearing aids now can help reduce tinnitus. Tinnitus maskers are also available in many hearing aids to help alleviate the sound. If you or someone you know suffers from tinnitus, call 412-775-2463 for an evaluation today or visit our website at swiftaudiology.com. https://betterhearing.org/your-hearing-health/tinnitus/