Tinnitus is the perception ringing, roaring or buzzing likesound that people hear in the absence of an external source. So, other people cannot hear it.Tinnitus is common, with surveys estimating that 10 to 25% of adults have it.
No, currently there is no definite way to cure tinnitus. But there are some effective management techniques to improve the condition and minimize the effect of tinnitus and thus improve your quality of life. Our audiologist at Speech &Hearing Associates Inc Clinic will perform test for tinnitus during the comprehensive hearing evaluation. Accordingly, a customized tinnitus management plan will be developed for you.
The hearing aids area electronic medical devices that catch sound through a microphone. It is transmitted into your ear via a speaker. It helps the individuals with hearing loss be able to hear and understand the words clearly thus improving their quality of life. Our hearing specialists will identify, and make custom made hearing aid(s) for you. The functions of a hearing aid are complex. Precisely, hearing aids significantly improve your quality of life by making it easy for your brain to understand the words clearly.
Also known as earwax blockage, cerumen impaction is a condition when earwax buildup in your ear canal. As a result, it causes discomfort and muffled hearing. Besides, impacted cerumen can lead to temporary hearing loss. Also, muffled hearing or feeling of fulness is also a sign of hearing loss. Hence, you must get your ears tested for any hearing problems.
Yes, tinnitus can interfere with your hearing and it may make it difficult for you to identify some words and pitches during the test. In case you feel that you have tinnitus, inform our audiologist before taking the test.