TINNITUS

Tinnitus

Tinnitus is commonly known as a “head noise” or “a sound in the ears.” It is defined as the perception of sound in the absence of an external sound source.Tinnitus is a condition that affects 15% of the adult population. There is a strong link between tinnitus and hearing loss. Four in five people who live with tinnitus, also have hearing loss. While there is no cure for tinnitus, there are many proven management strategies to help those who live with hearing loss and tinnitus. Sound enrichment is central to many of these approaches. By giving access to more sound, hearing aids serve as an effective approach for managing tinnitus. Built into all Audéo Q hearing aids is a further option for sound enrichment. This approach reduces the annoyance of tinnitus. Regardless of which Audéo Q model you choose, this tinnitus option is available.

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