The AudioNotch Tinnitus Treatment Blog

Detecting your tinnitus frequency isn’t easy. Data shows that about fifty percent of users will be able to consistently and reliably identify a tinnitus frequency that matches their own. This process is called “pitch-masking,” “frequency-matching,” or “tinnitus tuning” (all of these terms are interchangeable). The process consists of matching a computer-generated artificial tinnitus tone with the tinnitus tone that you can hear inside of your head. Our tinnitus tuner is free of charge, and can be accessed at this link. It’s also a necessary component of our therapeutic program (since we “notch” the audio at your … Continue Reading

You may be familiar with notched tinnitus sound therapy like what AudioNotch offers. However this may not work as a cure for everyone. Gene therapy is being used to develop a treatment and potential cure for hearing loss, and possibly tinnitus. The most promising company is Frequency Therapeutics who have a drug that is in phase 1 testing (of 2). The drug is called FX-322 and is an injection into the eardrum. Once the drug is injected, it works by regenerating the hair cells responsible for hearing.

You can read more about the trial on Frequency … Continue Reading

Please note: the following information does not constitute professional medical advice, and is provided for general informational purposes only. Please speak to your doctor if you have tinnitus.

With one in five Americans suffering from chronic ringing in the ears, better known as tinnitus, there’s no doubt this is a condition that greatly affects millions of individuals each and every day. From preventing people from holding down a job or enjoying numerous activities with their family and friends, tinnitus is a condition that up until recently had few effective treatment options. However, based on recent research and clinical trials, it has … Continue Reading

Please note: the following information does not constitute professional medical advice, and is provided for general informational purposes only. Please speak to your doctor if you have tinnitus.

Here’s some interesting links about tinnitus and tinnitus-related news:

• Resident Advisor, a web site for DJ’s, has written a Music Lover’s Guide to Tinnitus
• An old blog post in The New York Times has written about Suppressing Tinnitus with Music Therapy 
• If you haven’t already checked it out, go to Tinnitus Talk online forum – hands down the best resource online for people suffering … Continue Reading
  

Please note: the following information does not constitute professional medical advice, and is provided for general informational purposes only. Please speak to your doctor if you have tinnitus.

The question that everybody with tinitus is asking, Temporary Tinnitus or Serious Damage: When Should I see the Specialist?

If you have experienced noises or ringing in your ears or head, when no external physical noises are present, you could be suffering from tinnitus. This is a physical condition that damages the tiny sensory hair cells in the cochlea of your inner ear. You will need to see a doctor immediately, who can refer … Continue Reading

Please note: the following information does not constitute professional medical advice, and is provided for general informational purposes only. Please speak to your doctor if you have tinnitus.

A sense of a “ringing” sound in the ears is referred to as Tinnitus. Tinnitus isn’t really an illness in and of itself. The condition occurs as a symptom of other conditions, which can range from ear infections, exposure to loud noises, depression, use of certain medications, tumors or other medical conditions like Meniere’s disease (which can also cause dizziness). There’s no question that needing constant treatment for ringing in ears can be … Continue Reading

Please note: the following information does not constitute professional medical advice, and is provided for general informational purposes only. Please speak to your doctor if you have tinnitus.

For tinnitus sufferers, the constant ringing in the ears can be life-altering. Buzzing, hissing, and other sounds that only they hear can play havoc with daily living, as well as keeping a job and other aspects of life that many people take for granted. However, despite the frustration that comes with this condition, the good news is that there are many types of treatment for ringing in ears. To learn more about how … Continue Reading

Please note: the following information does not constitute professional medical advice, and is provided for general informational purposes only. Please speak to your doctor if you have tinnitus.

For people who suffer from tinnitus, each day can be difficult to say the least. While most people can carry on normal lives, some have problems with what are known as “phantom” sounds, which in some cases can lead to bouts of severe depression and insomnia. To combat this, many people turn to machines that produce white noise. Similar to the sound produced when televisions or radios are not tuned in to a … Continue Reading

Please note: the following information does not constitute professional medical advice, and is provided for general informational purposes only. Please speak to your doctor if you have tinnitus.

For those who suffer from the devastating effects of tinnitus, they are always on the lookout for a new type of treatment that can bring them relief. While there are many treatments available, one that has gained the attention of many people in recent years has been ginkgo biloba. A popular supplement, it’s a top-selling herbal medicine and is available in capsules, tablets, and liquid extract. While used to treat blood disorders and … Continue Reading

Please note: the following information does not constitute professional medical advice, and is provided for general informational purposes only. Please speak to your doctor if you have tinnitus.

Here’s a summary of experimental research that has demonstrated a reduction in tinnitus volume with Notched Sound Therapy:

Year: 2009
Region: Italy
Windowed Sound Therapy and Personalized Tinnitus Treatment

43 people were recruited for an experiment to test the efficacy of Tailor-Made Notched White Noise, listening daily for 12 months duration. 4 of 20 patients receiving the treatment had their tinnitus tones eliminated entirely. The average reduction in … Continue Reading