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Tinnitus Sound Therapy

Tinnitus is also known as ringing in the ears. Sufferers hear a variety of noises in their head, which can range from ringing, buzzing and wooshing noises to musical notes or sounds like chainsaws. The noises can be so loud and invasive, they can impact on sleep and every day activities. Tinnitus can be a distressing condition, which can greatly impact upon the lives of sufferers. Although there is no known cure as yet, a number of treatments are available to provide relief from tinnitus symptoms. One treatment currently attracting a lot of attention is Sound Therapy.

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How Does Tinnitus Sound Therapy Work? 

Sound Therapy works by reducing contrast between the noises associated with tinnitus and background noises. This can help to make the sounds of tinnitus less intrusive, particularly during quiet times such as at night. It uses specially recorded soundtracks of various sounds which vary in tone, which stimulates and heals the inner ear, making it more receptive to high frequency sounds which are then processed by the brain. This process works by recharging the brain, providing relief from the sounds associated with tinnitus and creating a sense of relaxation and calm.

Sound Therapy can also improve hearing loss caused by industrial noise, promote relaxation and freedom from stress and promote restful sleep.

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How Do I Use Tinnitus Sound Therapy? 

Sound Therapy can be used in the form of CDs, recordings for MP3 and iPod devices, computer downloads or special sound generators. Environmental sounds can also be used, either those occurring naturally or recordings of running water, waves or other soothing natural sounds.

Sound generators are also known as maskers, and there are two types; those designed to sit on a desk or table, and those designed to be portable. They can provide a choice of sounds, and can be used during the night. Portable sound generators should always be fitted by a specialist, who will also ensure that they are set to an appropriate volume.

Sound Therapy should not be used to try to drown out the tinnitus, as this could cause greater long term problems. The best way of using Sound Therapy is to set it at a level either just below or at the same level as the tinnitus, as this will eventually help to habituate to the tinnitus and establish a sleeping routine.

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White Noise Generators 

White noise is a soft static sound, like a soft hiss, similar to the sound produced from a radio which isn't tuned into a particular frequency.

White noise has proved to be effective in masking the sounds produced by tinnitus as it contains equal high and lower frequencies, so is more effective at masking the higher pitched sounds experienced by sufferers. White noise generators are also commonly known as Maskers, and work by generating white noise sound which can be heard by the sufferer.

You could try placing a radio next to your bed, tuned to a frequency between stations to that the static hiss of white noise is heard. Turn the volume low so that the noise is just audible

CDs containing pre-recorded white noise can also be purchased.

The above photo shows the Marpac Sound Screen 980A Electro-Mechanical Sound Conditioner, available from Amazon.

Tinnitus Sound Therapy Resources On Amazon 

Marpac SleepMate 980A Electro-Mechanical Sound Conditioner

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Marpac Sound Screen 580A Sound Conditioner

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Other Resources For Tinnitus 

Stop Tinnitus Now
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