Treatments Offered

We offer targeted evaluation and multi-modal management for tinnitus:

• Comprehensive Assessment: Detailed history, audiometry, tympanometry and specialized tests to identify contributing factors.

• Medical Management: Treating underlying ear disease, medication review and managing associated conditions such as ear infections or Eustachian tube dysfunction.

• Hearing Rehabilitation: Hearing aids or sound enrichment devices to reduce the perceived loudness of tinnitus by improving environmental sounds.

• Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT): A structured program combining sound therapy and counselling to habituate the brain to tinnitus.

• Vestibular & Cognitive Therapies: Vestibular rehabilitation or cognitive behavioural strategies for patients with associated balance or psychological impact.

• Referral & Advanced Care: Imaging, specialist neurologic or psychiatric referral when indicated for complex cases.

Symptoms & Causes

Tinnitus may present as ringing, buzzing, hissing, or roaring and can be intermittent or constant. You should seek evaluation if you experience:

• Persistent or worsening ear noises that affect sleep or concentration

• Hearing loss or a sense of fullness in the ear

• New onset tinnitus following noise exposure, head injury or medications

• Associated dizziness, ear pain or discharge

Common causes include age-related hearing changes, noise exposure, earwax blockage, middle- or inner-ear disease, certain medications, vascular or neurological conditions, and stress-related factors.

Prevention

While not all tinnitus can be prevented, these measures reduce risk and help manage symptoms:

• Protect ears from loud noise with earplugs or earmuffs

• Avoid ototoxic medications when alternatives exist and review medications with your doctor

• Manage stress, sleep and overall health to reduce tinnitus perception

• Seek early assessment for sudden tinnitus, hearing loss or related symptoms