A Good Night’s Sleep is Important for Individuals with Tinnitus We have previously discussed the effect sleep apnea has on tinnitus. Today we are going to discuss the effect of good sleep hygiene on tinnitus. There has been a lot in the news lately about good sleep habits and how we are happier, healthier, and more productive when we sleep well. This also applies to tinnitus. If you are rested, symptoms can be minimized. We have a list of tips for a good night’s sleep. If you … [Read more...]

Ringing in the Ears - You are not alone! Approximately 50 million Americans experience tinnitus (ringing in the ears). There is no cure available. While there is no magic bullet, we do have treatments available that are very helpful. There is no need to suffer. Tinnitus is not a disease and can be well managed. The key to proper management is seeking out the correct professional to help. Audiologists are uniquely qualified to help. Some, like me, have advanced training in … [Read more...]

I have seen several patients recently who complain of tinnitus and have untreated sleep apnea. What could the connection be? If your body isn’t getting enough oxygen, many organs can be affected. We know that sleep apnea has increased the risk of heart problems and it can also affect tinnitus. When I have recommended a sleep study and the results are positive for sleep apnea, therapy has improved the tinnitus symptoms. Often using a CPAP will make a difference immediately. I … [Read more...]

After age 50, regular hearing screenings are an important part of health care. Regular hearing screenings are often overlooked by family physicians, so it is important to ask and seek out hearing screenings from a licensed audiologist. Another study has come out linking hearing loss to mental decline. A study published in the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry on April 25, 2016 has shown that adults age 80-99 with hearing loss were more likely to have dementia than adults age … [Read more...]

I have found that continuing education is so important. It allows me to keep up with important changes in technology, hearing, hearing protection, tinnitus and rehabilitation. I attended AudiologyNow!, the annual conference of the American Academy of Audiology last month. I learned about preventing hearing loss through better nutrition, new treatments for the tinnitus patient, and of course, all about new technology to help my patients to lead a better life through better hearing. … [Read more...]

Mindfulness seems to be the new buzz word. The cure-all for almost everything. It is easy to be skeptical, but it can be helpful for managing many conditions. Mindfulness can be an important part of tinnitus management. It helps to retrain the brain so that the tinnitus suffer will have a reduction in symptoms. It is one more tool to help end suffering. If you or a loved one are having difficulty with tinnitus (ringing in the ears) we can help. There is no need to suffer. If … [Read more...]