Avoid silence—use environmental sounds such as relaxing music, sound machines, or other soothing sounds to reduce the contrast between silence an your tinnitus Reduce stress— Engage in activities that can reduce anxiety/stress such as exercise, yoga, etc. Get plenty of sleep—Your body needs adequate rest. Use soothing environmental sounds at your bedside if needed to
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Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT) was developed by Pawel Jastreboff, Ph.D. and is based on his neuophysiological model of tinnitus. This method of treatment requires two components – directive counseling and sound therapy. Directive counseling focuses on education about tinnitus/hyperacusis and the interactions with other systems in the body. Sound therapy is used to help the
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Initial Counseling Session (1 hour): This appointment is not covered by insurance: Reviews test results in detail, explains the neurophysiological model of tinnitus and TRT, explains the concept of habituation of your tinnitus, thoroughly explains appropriate treatment options available to the patient.

Some patients have hearing instrument benefits as a part of their health insurance policy. ENTAA Care can assist you in determining if hearing instruments are included in your insurance coverage.

Most hearing aid models that are sold today are digital, meaning incoming sound is converted into a digital signal, processed using mathematical equations then converted back into sound. This allows the hearing aid to divide sound into many different frequency regions and amplify each region individually for a more accurate correction of your hearing loss.
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Digital hearing instruments offer sophisticated features, even in the basic models, for patients who regularly encounter dynamic listening situations. Examples of some features that are available are as follows: Directional Microphones: Applies preference to sounds in front of the wearer and reduces amplification of sound from behind the wearer. Directional microphones are a proven method
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Hearing aids are not the only option for help when you have a hearing impairment. There are numerous assistive listening devices out there that work in conjunction with, or independently of hearing aids that can provide help in a myriad of situations. Below are just a few of the devices out there that could help
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Behind-The-Ear (BTE) Styles Micro/Mini Behind-the-Ear: This style of BTE is more commonly known as an “open fit” hearing instrument. The miniature body of the hearing instrument sits behind the ear and is connected to a small thin tube that transmits sound to the ear. A small plastic tip or dome is attached to the tube
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Central Auditory Processing or Auditory Processing Disorder:  A central auditory processing disorder is a condition in which there is an inability to differentiate, recognize or understand sounds when both hearing and intelligence are normal.  This disorder is evident in a wide variety of patient populations including both children and adults and is difficult to diagnose.
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Otoacoustic emissions (OAEs) are low level, inaudible sounds produced by the outer hair cells of the inner ear (cochlea). OAEs can either occur spontaneously or in response to clicks or tones. When the hair cells of the inner ear are stimulated, they respond by sending information to the brain and by sending an “echo” back
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