Tinnitus – what’s all the noise about?

TINNITUS is a sound heard without an external sound being present; it is often described as ringing, buzzing, crickets chirps or even rushing water. It is a very common experience particularly in older adults and is estimated to affect between 15 to 20 per cent of the population.

Apart from the discomfort of hearing the sound, most people find it disturbing never to experience silence. Having tinnitus occupy the space where silence should be can be a massive change in people’s lives.

Tinnitus is often an indicator that something is not working quite right in the hearing system and the best approach is to get it assessed.

If tinnitus is pulsatile and, particularly, if it comes on suddenly and is present in one ear, it needs urgent medical assessment.

AUDiOHEALTH offers Tinnitus Assessments with advice on ways to manage it so it minimises the impact on everyday living, and an opportunity to trial masking devices.

A Tinnitus Assessment covers:

• Understanding the experience

• Related causes

• Functional Score Test

• Assessing degree and impact of tinnitus

• Checking hearing

• Discussion of Management Plan

• Resource and support options

• Masking Devices including new hearing device technology with built-in maskers.

Book your Hearing Awareness Week Special and receive the all-inclusive comprehensive assessment for the reduced price of $90.00. Call 4041 7860 or visit AUDiOHEALTH Clinics on Grafton St, Cairns, Stanton Pl, Smithfield, or Cook St, Atherton. Visiting clinics Innisfail and Mareeba.