What Is Tinnitus?
Tinnitus is a condition in which a person perceives sound that is not actually present in the environment. It is often described as “ringing in the ears,” but it can be almost any sound, including whooshing, hissing or whistling.
What Causes Tinnitus?
There are many possible causes of tinnitus, but most cases are related to damage to the auditory system. This may or may not include measurable hearing loss. Often a single event, or a condition unrelated to the hearing system, can seem to trigger it.
Why See an Audiologist for Tinnitus?
An audiologist can evaluate your tinnitus and determine whether a treatable medical condition exists or whether further evaluation by an ENT is needed. Your audiologist can identify the possible source of your tinnitus and what course of treatment is most appropriate, if any.
For many people with hearing loss, hearing aids help: some include sound-therapy features designed to make tinnitus less noticeable. Read how hearing aids can relieve tinnitus symptoms and why tracking tinnitus flare-ups helps.
A tinnitus evaluation usually starts with a full hearing assessment. Call (702) 990-1568 to schedule.