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What is tinnitus?
Tinnitus is the perception of sound such as ringing, buzzing, hissing, roaring, whistling, or clicking when there is no matching external sound source.
Tinnitus Management
Support for ringing, buzzing, and unwanted ear sounds
Tinnitus management focuses on understanding the sound you hear, identifying possible causes, and choosing practical strategies that reduce its impact on daily life.
Hearing evaluationSound therapy guidanceHearing aid support
Understanding Tinnitus
What tinnitus means and why it happens
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Common symptoms
People may hear ringing, buzzing, hissing, roaring, whistling, clicking, or pulsatile tinnitus, which is a rhythmic pulsing sound that may beat in time with the heartbeat.
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Possible causes
Tinnitus may be linked with hearing loss, ear canal blockage, head or neck injuries, certain medicines, Meniere's disease, jaw joint issues, high blood pressure, or other health conditions.
Management
Tinnitus management options
The right approach depends on your hearing status, symptoms, lifestyle, and the level of discomfort caused by tinnitus.
| Strategy | Description |
|---|---|
| Sound therapy | Uses external sounds, background noise, or maskers to reduce the contrast between tinnitus and silence. |
| Hearing aids | Helpful when tinnitus occurs along with hearing loss. Hearing aids with tinnitus masking features may improve hearing clarity and reduce tinnitus awareness. |
| Tinnitus retraining therapy (TRT) | A combination of sound therapy and counselling that helps the brain gradually habituate to the tinnitus sound. |
| Lifestyle adjustments | Reducing caffeine, nicotine, stress, and exposure to loud sounds may help some people manage tinnitus better. |
Take the next step
Book a tinnitus consultation
Get your hearing checked and discuss practical tinnitus management options with an audiology professional.