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Hearing aids for tinnitus

Tinnitus (ringing in the ears or head) is a common symptom of hearing loss. In fact, an estimated 90% of people with tinnitus have some degree of hearing loss.1

There are many ways to alleviate tinnitus symptoms, with hearing aids being one of the most effective tools.

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Hearing aids can help alleviate tinnitus

In a 2017 study, nearly all participants with both hearing loss and tinnitus experienced a reduction in tinnitus symptoms with the use of hearing aids.2

Hearing aids help you access meaningful sounds by amplifying them, which allows you to shift your attention from your tinnitus to what's important to you and living the life you want.

Also, some of today's hearing aids have sound therapy programs built into them, which can provide additional relief for those who experience tinnitus.3

Causes of tinnitus

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Online tinnitus test

People with tinnitus often experience hearing loss too. Our quick online tinnitus test can help give you an idea of whether or not you might have tinnitus and/or hearing loss, and what you can do about it.

Question 1
Do you ever experience ringing or buzzing sounds in your ear(s) when no external sound is present?
Do you ever have trouble falling asleep or concentrating due to any ringing or buzzing sounds in your ear(s)?
Do you ever have trouble following conversations because you don’t hear properly?
Do you find yourself turning up the volume on the TV or radio louder than normal?

Your result:

Indications of tinnitus and hearing loss

Your answers indicate that you may experience symptoms of tinnitus and hearing loss. We recommend that you visit one of our clinics. There are hearing aids that can treat your hearing loss and might give you relief from your tinnitus.*

Book a FREE hearing test in a clinic near you

* The result of the test may only be used for guidance. Official conclusions about hearing loss/tinnitus can be provided by our registered hearing care experts.

Your result:

Indications of hearing loss

Your answers indicate that you may experience symptoms of hearing loss but it's unlikely that you have symptoms of tinnitus. We recommend that you visit one of our clinics to to see if you have a hearing loss that should be treated.*

Book a FREE hearing test in a clinic near you

* The result of the test may only be used for guidance. Official conclusions about hearing loss/tinnitus can be provided by our registered hearing care experts.

Your result:

Symptoms of tinnitus indicated

Your answers indicate that you may experience symptoms of tinnitus. We recommend that you read about tinnitus treatment options to learn about how to cope with and find relief from tinnitus symptoms.*

* The result of the test may only be used for guidance. Official conclusions about hearing loss/tinnitus can be provided by our registered hearing care experts.

Your result:

Tinnitus or hearing loss unlikely

Your answers indicate that it is unlikely that you have tinnitus - or that you have non-bothersome tinnitus that is not currently affecting your everyday life. If you experience symptoms of tinnitus in the future, we recommend visiting one of our hearing clinics.

* The result of the test may only be used for guidance. Official conclusions about hearing loss/tinnitus can be provided by our registered hearing care experts.

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How can hearing aids help with tinnitus?

Hearing aids amplify the sounds around you,4 allowing the brain to focus more easily on meaningful sounds from your environment and making your tinnitus less noticeable. Simply put, the better you hear, the less your tinnitus stands out.

Some of today's hearing aids today also come specially equipped with tinnitus relief sounds (sound therapy) that can be adjusted directly from your phone, giving you full control of the type of relief you need.

Learn about the different ways to get relief from tinnitus:
Tinnitus treatment.

What are the best types of hearing aid styles for tinnitus?

1. Behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aids

Hearing aids that sit behind your ears are one of the best types of hearing aids for people with tinnitus because they do not block the ear canal, which is important for tinnitus management. BTE hearing aids sit behind the ear and have a wire that enters the ear canal. 

The smallest behind-the-ear hearing aid style is called miniRITE. It has a small, soft silicone cap that fits comfortably in the ear, allowing sound to move naturally and comfortably into the ear canal.

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2. Hearing aids with built-in sound therapy

Modern hearing aids can do so much, including helping you take control of your tinnitus. Many of today's hearing aid models can help relieve your tinnitus symptoms with built-in sound therapy.

Oticon's SoundSupport™ is one of the latest tinnitus support technologies, providing a range of soothing, customizable tinnitus relief sounds, such as white, pink, and red noise, as well as natural, ocean-like sounds.

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If you experience sudden onset of hearing
loss or tinnitus, contact a doctor today.

Tinnitus specialist providing expert audiology care
Fiona Idriss, Audiologist and Tinnitus Expert

Fiona Idriss is a highly experienced Hidden Hearing audiologist with over 30 years of experience in delivering a range of patient-centred services. Fiona specialises in auditory rehabilitation with holistic support, including relaxation and mindfulness techniques for tinnitus and sound sensitivity. Find out more here:

Last reviewed 2024-12-20

Sources

1. https://hearinghealthfoundation.org/hearing-loss-tinnitus-statistics
2. Henry, J. A., McMillan, G., Dann, S., Bennett, K., Griest, S., Theodoroff, S., & Saunders, G. (2017). Tinnitus management: Randomized controlled trial comparing extended-wear hearing aids, conventional hearing aids, and combination instruments. Journal of the American Academy of Audiology, 28(06), 546-561.
3. Simonetti, P., Vasconcelos, L. G., & Oiticica, J. (2018). Effect of fractal tones on the improvement of tinnitus handicap inventory functional scores among chronic tinnitus patients: an open-label pilot study. International archives of otorhinolaryngology, 22(04), 387-394
4. McNeill, C., Távora-Vieira, D., Alnafjan, F., Searchfield, G.D., Welch, D. (2012). Tinnitus pitch, masking, and the effectiveness of hearing aids for tinnitus therapy. International Journal of Audiology, 51, 914-919.
5. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.3109/14992027.2012.721934
6. https://hearinghealthfoundation.org/tinnitus-resources#tinnitus-treatments
7. https://tinnitus.org.uk/understanding-tinnitus/living-with-tinnitus/tinnitus-and-hearing-aids/

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