Question 1

Do hearing aids really help tinnitus?

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that hearing aids can have a positive effect on the symptoms of tinnitus. With integrated tinnitus therapy, white-noise features and an increase of auditory input, hearing aid technology can reduce or mask tinnitus symptoms.

Question 2

Can hearing aids make tinnitus worse?

Accepted Answer

In the majority of cases, hearing aids can help improve the symptoms of tinnitus. However, on rare occasions, hearing aids can cause your tinnitus to worsen. Causes include noise sensitivity (hyperacusis), auditory fatigue or active tinnitus.

Question 3

What is the latest treatment for tinnitus?

Accepted Answer

The most common treatments for alleviating tinnitus symptoms include hearing aids, cognitive behavioral therapy and stress-relieving methods. In recent years, studies have also shown bimodal neuromodulation to be promising for long-term cognitive changes and tinnitus relief.

Question 4

How long does it take for hearing aids to help tinnitus?

Accepted Answer

With your ear's new perception of sound, your tinnitus symptoms may see slight improvement immediately. However, it can take several weeks to months for you to adjust to your hearing aids and for tinnitus masking and management features to alleviate symptoms.

Question 5

Will tinnitus go away with hearing aids?

Accepted Answer

While hearing aids will not completely eliminate your tinnitus symptoms, they can help you reduce or push tinnitus into the background and shift your focus to other environmental sounds. Hearing aid features such as white noise, masking and tinnitus management therapy can also relieve symptoms.

Question 6

How much do tinnitus maskers cost?

Accepted Answer

Costs for tinnitus maskers can vary greatly depending on the device. Stand-alone maskers can cost as low as $25, while maskers built into hearing aids can range from below $1,000 to several thousand dollars.

Question 7

What type of hearing aid is best for tinnitus?

Accepted Answer

Hearing aids with tinnitus features, such as masking, white-noise, notch therapy and other tinnitus management therapy can help alleviate your tinnitus symptoms.

Question 8

What brand of hearing aid is best for tinnitus?

Accepted Answer

Widex, Signia and Rexton are all examples of hearing aid brands with tinnitus features and are suitable for relieving tinnitus symptoms.

Question 9

How much does it cost to check for tinnitus?

Accepted Answer

A hearing test to check for tinnitus can range anywhere from no costs to $300, depending on your insurance company and plan. Speak with your Hearing Care Professional to learn more about the costs of a particular hearing examination.

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Do hearing aids really help tinnitus?

Can hearing aids make tinnitus worse?

What is the latest treatment for tinnitus?

How long does it take for hearing aids to help tinnitus?

Will tinnitus go away with hearing aids?

How much do tinnitus maskers cost?

What type of hearing aid is best for tinnitus?

What brand of hearing aid is best for tinnitus?

How much does it cost to check for tinnitus?

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