{"id":185,"date":"2022-01-06T21:45:10","date_gmt":"2022-01-06T21:45:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/negaent.fm1.dev\/audiologist\/tinnitus-management\/"},"modified":"2022-11-23T18:04:32","modified_gmt":"2022-11-23T23:04:32","slug":"tinnitus","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/negaent.com\/audiologist\/tinnitus\/","title":{"rendered":"Common Myths About Tinnitus"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [{\n   \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What is acoustic therapy?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Sounds are used to cover up, or mask, the tinnitus. This distracts your brain and helps you tune out the ringing in your ears. Electronic devices that produce white noise, air conditioners, fans, soft music, etc. can all be employed. Audio files, sleep noise generators, tinnitus specific earbuds can all be used. \"\n }\n }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What is tinnitus retraining therapy?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Tinnitus retraining therapy utilizes a portable sound generator that produces soft patterned tones to help desensitize the brain to the sounds of tinnitus.\"\n }\n }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"Are steroid injections helpful?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Meniere\u2019s disease has a number of symptoms, including hearing loss, tinnitus and vertigo that fluctuate due to increased fluid pressures in the ear organs. The resulting hearing loss and tinnitus can be treated with a series of injections of a potent steroid, which has an 85 percent chance of reducing symptoms.\"\n }\n }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"Can surgery treat tinnitus?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Those with a benign tumor of the cranial nerve that connects the inner ear and the brain known as an acoustic neuroma also suffer from tinnitus. The tinnitus may be resolved through a surgical removal of the acoustic neuroma.\"\n }\n }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"Can hearing aids help manage tinnitus?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Hearing aids are used to amplify background sounds, which can mask tinnitus. These devices can also help you distinguish one sound from another, improving communication and helping with focus and concentration difficulties. \"\n }\n }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"Can counseling be used to help manage tinnitus?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Counseling and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can be practical in helping you manage your tinnitus symptoms by reducing the stress, anxiety and sleeplessness that are often associated with tinnitus.\"\n }\n}\n ]\n  }\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>Millions of people suffer from tinnitus.&nbsp; Tinnitus is often described as ringing, humming or buzzing that a person hears in their ear when there is no external sound.&nbsp; Daily common activities can be challenging for those that have tinnitus, and finding the right help can be frustrating.&nbsp; With so much false information associated with the condition, it can be difficult for those suffering from tinnitus to find the proper help.&nbsp; Below are some of the most common myths associated with tinnitus.&nbsp; Understanding fact from fiction can lead a person with the condition to a path to recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Symptoms Only Affect Those Who Have Been Exposed To Loud Noises and Music<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although exposure to loud noises such as music can harm a person\u2019s inner ear, many people develop tinnitus for no apparent reason.\u00a0Tinnitus can affect anyone regardless of age, gender or race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Certain Food Causes Tinnitus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many have believed that a certain food or food additive has been the culprit behind tinnitus. This simply isn\u2019t the case based on research.\u00a0A balanced diet coupled with getting the proper amount of exercise can manage a person\u2019s tinnitus, but they cannot cure tinnitus alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tinnitus Is Incurable<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Tinnitus is a condition and not a disease.\u00a0It can be triggered by a variety of causes including exposure to loud music, certain medications and even neurological damage.\u00a0The condition can be treated to help prevent symptoms such as fatigue, depression, anxiety and even concentration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tinnitus Will Go Away on Its Own<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many that suffer from tinnitus believe the ringing in their ear will eventually go away on its own.&nbsp; The reality of the situation however is the condition could be triggered by something that can be identified and removed.&nbsp; If tinnitus has been identified because of certain medications, then the condition can go away if the medication is removed.&nbsp; The best decision a person can make if they suffer from tinnitus is to not ignore the symptoms.&nbsp; Talk to an audiologist about what you are experiencing if you believe you suffer from tinnitus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Would you like to learn more about other ear, nose and throat conditions that may be affecting you?\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/negaent.com\/contact\/\">Contact<\/a> the professionals at Northeast Georgia Otolaryngology for more information about the services we provide.\u00a0 We want to help educate those looking for expert insight on all matters relating to the ear, nose and throat.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"content-cta\">\n<p>\nCall Northeast Georgia ENT at <a href=\"tel:+17705364352\" class=\"phone \"><span class=\"phone-number\">(770) 536-4352<\/span><\/a> for more information or to schedule an appointment.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Millions of people suffer from tinnitus.&nbsp; Tinnitus is often described as ringing, humming or buzzing that a person hears in their ear when there is no external sound.&nbsp; Daily common activities can be challenging for those that have tinnitus, and finding the right help can be frustrating.&nbsp; With so much false information associated with the&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":85,"menu_order":15,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"[phone format=&quot;&lt;phone&gt;&quot;] | There is no universal cure for tinnitus, but there are treatments that make it less of a distraction. 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