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The Two Parts of Tinnitus  




Sound Therapy

Sound therapy makes use of an external sound to “cover up” the internal sounds of tinnitus. By doing so, this can help to mitigate tinnitus on a number of levels.

First and foremost, the newly introduced external of tinnitus sound can either partially or completely cover up the underlying tinnitus sounds. In the process, sound therapy can also divert the patient’s attention away from tinnitus while the sound is being played. This can all work together to provide an almost immediate sense of relief for those affected with the condition of tinnitus.

Second, sound therapy can eventually work to result in what is called “habituation.” Habituation occurs when the brain is slowly trained over time to categorize the underlying sounds of tinnitus as an unimportant noise that should be ignored by the body. When all is said and done, habituation is the desired end goal of almost any tinnitus treatment option.


It can be decided, therefore, that sound therapy boasts both short-term and long-term benefits, and can work across multiple levels in order to mitigate the severity of one’s tinnitus symptoms. Sound therapy can be delivered through special sound masking devices, headphones, and even hearing aids.

While it is true that any noise can in theory provide the masking effect, specialized medical-grade devices deliver customized sounds or music programmed to match the characteristics of the patient’s tinnitus. Your hearing care professional can help you select the right device and sound.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy




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