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Sound therapy is a way to use a different type of sound to drown out the tinnitus, helping the patient reduce the focus on tinnitus. Choosing the right sound generator will help improve the condition better.
1. Tinnitus what to do?
Tinnitus can be treated with sound therapy. Although it does not have a definitive cure, it can reduce tinnitus. Initially, the therapy was developed based on the principle of distracting people with tinnitus. Based on that, doctors have begun to let patients listen to sound-producing devices when they have tinnitus in order to control the disease.
The noise generated can reduce the impact of tinnitus on the patient in a number of ways:
Limit hearing tinnitus Reduce focus on tinnitus The habit of constantly listening to noise distracts the brain forgetting tinnitus Neuromodulation Sound therapy is most effective when combined with counseling and education about the condition.
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2. How does sound therapy treat tinnitus?
Noise generators can be placed on a table top, nightstand or carried around. If tinnitus bothers you at night, you can place a music player, computer, or electric fan on your bedside table. If your symptoms are constant, you can use a smartphone app or wear a sound generator.
Some devices can be customized with frequencies and tones to suit your specific tinnitus case. Normally, you would use it for a certain amount of time each day, like before going to bed.
Hearing aids can also be used in sound therapy. It helps to amplify the sound to reduce the patient's focus on tinnitus.
The type of device to use will depend on your specific symptoms. If you're sensitive to noises like running faucets or dishwashers (hyperacusis), you'll need your doctor's help to find the right appliance for your condition.
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3. Sound devices for tinnitus treatment
Some recommended sound generators for tinnitus include:
Radio static sound. Music The sounds come out rhythmically. The sound can be adjusted in pitch to match tinnitus symptoms. Sound therapy is a way to use a different type of sound to drown out the tinnitus, helping the patient to focus less on tinnitus. Accordingly, in order to improve the condition of the disease, you need to choose appropriate sound-producing devices.
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Reference source: webmd.com
