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Where to start: hearing care professionals
How to manage tinnitus effectively?
The most important thing to remember is that the earlier you address it, the better.
The first step in tinnitus treatment is to connect with a hearing care professional near you.
What to expect
A first visit to a tinnitus hearing care professional
In your first appointment with a hearing care professional, you can certainly expect a hearing test, as an initial step in tinnitus treatment. You might be surprised to find out that you could have a hearing loss. People who suffer from tinnitus usually have some degree of hearing loss, but it’s often very mild and barely noticeable.
From there, the steps provided to manage tinnitus may vary. Tinnitus has many forms and many causes, so there is not one standard procedure for diagnosis.
You will likely receive a questionnaire, followed by a tinnitus analysis. Any medications you take regularly may also affect tinnitus, so it is important to tell your hearing care provider what medications you are currently taking.
All this information will give the hearing care professional a better understanding of your social, mental and physical state. They will then explain the results of the tests to you.
Next you will learn what tools and technology are available to help you.