Tinnitus Treatment

You don’t have to go about your life “just living with” your annoying tinnitus. Tinnitus is a very common problem and you may not know that it is often accompanied by hearing loss.

For some people, tinnitus is just a minor distraction but for others, it causes a constant source of stress during their daily life. Interestingly, the level of distress caused by tinnitus is often in direct proportion to the amount of attention you pay it. The more tinnitus weighs on you, the more likely it is to cause negative feelings like depression and frustration.

What is Tinnitus?

Tinnitus is a noise in the ears or head that is described as ringing, humming, hissing, buzzing, etc. It is not related to an external sound and is not heard by others. It usually originates from damage to the hair cells in the inner part of the ear and is interpreted in the auditory cortex of the brain. Even if the auditory nerve is severed due to surgery, injury, or a medical condition, tinnitus is still perceived.

Causes of Tinnitus

  • Noise exposure
  • Hearing loss
  • Head and neck trauma
  • Ear infections
  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Increased consumption of alcohol or caffefine
  • Acoustic neuroma or other skull-based tumors
  • Wax build-up
  • Jaw misalignment
  • Stiffening of the middle ear bone

Treating Tinnitus

If you think that you are suffering from tinnitus and want to know what you can do, the first thing you should do is consult a doctor.  To treat your tinnitus, your doctor will first try to identify any underlying, treatable condition that may be associated with your symptoms. If tinnitus is due to a health condition, your doctor may be able to take steps that could reduce the noise. There is no cure for most cases of tinnitus. Most people become accustomed to it and learn to tune it out. Ignoring it rather than focusing on it can provide relief.  Recent advancements in hearing technology lead to tinnitus masking features in hearing devices.  These hearing devices are equipped with Tinnitus Sound Support to help you take control of your tinnitus by playing a wide range of relief sounds like white noise and soothing ocean-like sounds.

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Patricia Pfaff
Patricia Pfaff
2022-01-20
Several weeks ago I delivered my father's hearing aids for their annual tune up because he was in hospice and unable to go to the office in person. I received excellent service and he was pleased to have quality hearing restored. Unfortunately he passed about a month later, but he was able to hear until the end! I called Associates in Hearing seeking advice on what to do with his hearing aids after he passed. I was so pleased to learn that Associates in Hearing will facilitate getting them into a program where they will be given to someone in need. My father would be so pleased! Thank you
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Gerianne Blier
2022-01-06
I recently came in for a full hearing evaluation and was surprised to find out the extent of my hearing loss. I knew I had sound sensitivity issues and tinnitus, but had not realized that I also had hearing loss. Dr. Marley is fantastic, as she not only is knowledgeable and skilled at what she does, but also is friendly, kind and compassionate. She answered all my questions and explained everything so well that I came away feeling really good about getting hearing aids. Since the initial visit, we've had several follow up visits and again, I cannot say enough about Dr. Marley. She not only is skilled, but also is an artist as she works to get the hearing aid technology just right. The rest of the staff is also warm and welcoming and very good at what they do. I feel like I can contact them at anytime with my hearing needs.
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Karen Tomlinson
2021-11-24
What a wonderful experience! I have a difficult hearing loss and Dr. Marley worked tirelessly to get the devices to work for me.
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2021-11-16
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Susie Kemmerer
2021-11-06
I can't speak highly enough of Dr Aubrey Marley. I've had hearing aids for 6 years thru 3 different doctors (due to insurance). I was pleased how well I could hear when I first got hearing aids, but disappointed that I would never hear like a young person again. Layers of noise, grandchildren's lisping high-pitched speech, background noise, crowds - would forever be a problem. When my insurance sent me to Dr Marley, it was a godsend. She took detailed time with me, testing down to details: "how does the crackle of this bag sound?" "Can you clearly distinguish the letter 's'?" Testing and resetting, and checking again (all in a single sitting). By the time she was done, I could hear better than I have in a decade. I'm only59 Now I can hear layers of sound, easily picking out voices from background noise. I can understand the lisping speech of my grandkids, conversations in crowds, the tv without subtitles, and more. I can't speak highly enough of the care and expertise provided by Dr Marley. I highly recommend her.
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Arthur Conrad
2021-10-28
While I am a new user of new Oticon hearing aids I am very satisfied with them and in particular with the professional service I received in the acquisition process. Dr. Reiff is the owner of the Associates in Hearing facility in Lansdale, PA and was thorough in her examination of my hearing and explaining what the exam results showed. I had put off for a long time the need for aids and chose to see DR. Reiff after hearing the experience my son-in-law had with her and the practice in general.I have not been disappointed.
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Edward McDemus
2021-09-22
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Dennis Detwiler
2021-07-15
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