Tinnitus is a condition where you perceive sounds, such as ringing or buzzing, without any external source. For some, it's a minor nuisance, but for others, it can significantly impact daily life. The causes of tinnitus are varied, and so are the treatments.

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Managing tinnitus effectively involves understanding its cause and choosing the right treatment. Hearing aids for tinnitus such as Starkey's Genesis AI series, are a significant advancement. These hearing aids come equipped with the Multiflex Tinnitus program, which offers tailored sound therapy to suit your specific needs. Whether you opt for the IIC, CIC, or RIC designs, Starkey ensures that each device can be customised for optimal tinnitus relief.

How to Measure and Assess Tinnitus

A thorough Tinnitus Assessment is crucial to determine the extent of your tinnitus and how best to treat it. This assessment typically begins with determining your minimum masking level, which is the point where the tinnitus sound is no longer audible. Customised sound therapy, such as audiogram-shaped signals, ensures that the treatment matches your hearing thresholds, providing the most precise and effective relief.

Personalised Sound Therapy for Tinnitus Relief

Starkey's hearing aids offer a level of personalisation that is unmatched. From white noise to audiogram-shaped masking sounds, you can work with your audiologist to modify these settings to best suit your tinnitus. This personalisation is key to effective treatment, as it ensures the therapy is neither too loud nor too soft, providing relief without discomfort.

Advanced Tinnitus Management with Hearing Aids

Modern hearing aids are not just about amplifying sound. For those suffering from tinnitus, hearing aids like the Starkey Genesis AI series offer a dual function: they enhance hearing while simultaneously masking the tinnitus sounds. This is particularly beneficial for individuals who have both hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Multiflex Tinnitus program integrated into these hearing aids is designed to be highly customisable. Your audiologist can help set up the hearing aids to match your specific hearing loss and tinnitus profile, creating a masking sound that is uniquely tailored to your needs. This level of personalisation is essential for effective tinnitus management, as it ensures that the masking sound is neither too overwhelming nor too subtle.

Tinnitus Retraining Therapy: A Comprehensive Approach

Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT) is another effective method for managing tinnitus. TRT combines sound therapy with counselling to help retrain the brain to ignore the tinnitus sounds. This therapy is often used in conjunction with hearing aids, particularly those with advanced sound masking capabilities. Liverpool Hearing Centre are the regional specialists in providing this type of treatment.

Working with a tinnitus-trained audiologist and psychotherapist is crucial in TRT. They can guide you through the process of selecting the right sounds for masking, adjusting the volume and modulation, and providing the necessary counselling to reduce the psychological impact of tinnitus.

Self-Help Strategies for Tinnitus

While professional treatment is essential, there are also self-help strategies that can complement your tinnitus management plan. Tinnitus self-help methods include lifestyle changes such as reducing stress, avoiding loud noises, and maintaining a healthy diet. Incorporating relaxation techniques and mindfulness practices can also help manage the emotional and mental strain caused by tinnitus.

It often requires a combination of professional treatment and self-help strategies. With the advancements in hearing aid technology, such as the Starkey Genesis AI series, we have powerful tools at our disposal. Customisable sound therapy, comprehensive tinnitus assessments, retraining therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy can all play a significant role in reducing the impact of tinnitus on your daily life.

If you're experiencing tinnitus, it’s important to seek help from a professional audiologist. We can guide you through the various treatment options and help you find the most effective solution. For more information or to book an appointment, contact us today.