Tinnitus is the perception of sound such as: ringing, buzzing, humming, hissing or roaring when external noise is not present. Tinnitus must always be thought of as a symptom and not a disease, just as pain in the arm or leg is a symptom and not a disease. Many times the simple addition of a hearing aid is enough to relieve Tinnitus. At A&E Audiology we pursue every treatment option for our patients including offering the Neuromonics Tinnitus Treatment. For more information on the Neuromonics Tinnitus Treatment visit their website at www.neuromonics.com.

If you are bothered by tinnitus you do not have to "live with it". With our comprehensive tinnitus services, we will do a thorough evaluation, determine if you are a candidate for treatment and then find ways to help you manage it.

Things to Avoid

1) Harmful Sounds -- Wear ear plugs or ear muffs as protection against loud sounds such as gunfire, gas lawn mowers, leaf blowers, chain saws, circular saws, other power tools and heavy machinery. Exposure to loud sounds can make tinnitus worse and can also cause additional hearing loss.

2) Excessive use of alcohol, caffeine, or aspirin -- However, moderate use of these products is usually O.K.

3) False claims about tinnitus "cures" or herbal "remedies." These do not exist for tinnitus.

Even though a true "cure" for most cases of chronic tinnitus is not yet available, patients can obtain relief from the symptom now with assistance from qualified and experienced clinicians.