TINNITUS TREATMENT: THE MOST EFFECTIVE SOLUTIONS

Occasional or permanent, weak or intense, tinnitus is experienced as ringing or ringing in our ears. More or less well tolerated by everyone, they are in all cases parasitic noises to be checked by a professional who will know how to assess their degree of intensity and thus find the treatment suitable for all types of tinnitus.

Tinnitus can result from certain pathologies such as diabetes, otitis, hypertension, cardiovascular disorders, otosclerosis, Ménière's disease, or even dental joint disorders. They can be caused by taking a long-term drug treatment, by a plug of earwax, or by an injury to the sensitive cells of the ear suffered during exposure to too high a sound volume. They can get worse and cause fever, dizziness, anxiety disorders, hearing loss, or hyperacusis, so it is best to treat or cure them as quickly as possible. The most effective solutions:

Treatment of the cause

By performing a complete examination of a patient's ears, nose, and mouth, an otolaryngologist (ENT) will be able to find the cause and detect the type of tinnitus being felt. Once the cause has been identified, if the tinnitus results from another pathology, its treatment will then be privileged in order to reduce and eliminate the ringing in the ears. Consulting a doctor is therefore of major importance because these parasitic noises are sometimes the sign of another more serious pathology.

Vasodilator drugs

In the event of recent tinnitus which must be reduced quickly because of the discomfort it causes in the patient, an ENT may then prescribe a vasodilator drug treatment. By dilating the blood vessels in the ear and thus increasing the blood flow, the drug will allow the hearing cells to repair more quickly.

Transcranial magnetic stimulation

In the same spirit as a pacemaker, a neurostimulator will make it possible to provide an electrical stimulation capable of stopping the pathological hyperactivity of the auditory cortex. Especially recommended in cases of permanent and acute tinnitus, daily treatment for about a week reduces abnormal auditory perception and then eliminates tinnitus resistant to other treatments. This very flexible technique of use does not require any anesthesia and does not involve any major undesirable effects. Only light and transient headaches could be observed.

Hearing aids

In the event of more or less significant hearing loss, a hearing aid will come to soothe and then gradually remove the discomfort caused by tinnitus. Generator and amplifier of sounds, it will amplify the sounds of the patient's environment to reduce the contrast between the tinnitus and the ambient sounds and thus make the parasitic noise less perceptible. In addition to the amplifier, the generator will also produce noises (pink noise, white noise, etc.), some of which may resemble that of the ocean, in order to create sound therapy capable of relieving the discomfort caused. Carefully adjusted by an audio prosthetist and adjusted several times a year, it allows the ear and the brain to get used to the sound of tinnitus and thus no longer hear it.

Earplugs

To prevent the onset of tinnitus, earplugs are a highly recommended solution for people in jobs with multiple hearing risks. Whether you are a musician or a worker in a noisy factory, they can in fact prevent the most serious risks such as hearing loss. Personalized, comfortable, and waterproof, they will be your best allies against tinnitus. In short, it is important to prevent the risks and to consult a specialist quickly if tinnitus appears in order to prevent the brain from memorizing the sound. Also, it is of course essential to rest the hearing and not to amplify the tinnitus by avoiding too loud sounds and frequenting noisy places while waiting for it to be cured.