By Hoglund Family Hearing and Audiology Services
Tinnitus is the perception of a sound that has no external source. Some of the more common sounds reported are: ringing, humming, buzzing,
and cricket-like. It can also be a combination of sounds, and for many, the sound of their tinnitus actually changes. It can be constant or intermittent and is heard in one ear, both ears or in the head. Tinnitus is almost always accompanied by hearing loss. If you have tinnitus, you should have your hearing tested by a hearing health professional. Some 30 million adults suffer from persistent tinnitus (it can also affect children). For 12 million, the problem is severe enough that it impacts their everyday life. “Since tinnitus can be a symptom of a more serious disorder, it is important to have an appropriate health evaluation”, states John Hoglund,
owner of The Audiology Centers of Hoglund Family Hearing. “Our Doctors of Audiology have found many health conditions requiring intervention with Ear, Nose and Throat Doctors that helped prevent more serious medical consequences! The initial Tinnitus Assessment and Consultation is completely Free of Charge at any of our conveniently located Audiology Centers through-out Southwest Florida!” John and his wife Patricia have spent over 60 years in the hearing healthcare field! “We never wanted expense to be a barrier to knowledge,” states Patricia. “So, we offer these complimentary hearing and tinnitus assessments for anyone who needs our guidance and support!”
There is help available! You can do something about it. “Curious patients have some basic concerns and inquire about therapies. Concerned patients
are bothered by their tinnitus, and want detailed information and strategies for reducing the impact of their tinnitus. Distressed patients are very bothered. They require professional help to reduce their stress and improve their coping abilities”. None of these responses are wrong. Everyone’s tinnitus is a bit different, and we are all different people with different life experiences, weaknesses and strengths.
Some people do not appear to be too bothered by their tinnitus, but most would wish it would go away. Tinnitus can have a direct influence on: Thoughts and emotions, hearing, sleep, and concentration.
Hearing
Some people with tinnitus (39%) say that the sound of the tinnitus competes with or masks things they are trying to hear. Most people with tinnitus also have a hearing loss, and it is not always easy to tell whether hearing difficulties are due to the hearing loss or to the tinnitus. There are many things you can do to improve your listening strategies, and hearing aids often improve hearing and tinnitus! We offer complimentary Tinnitus Assessments at the Audiology Centers of Hoglund Family Hearing!
Sleep
Many tinnitus sufferers (20%) report that when they are in their quiet bedroom, their tinnitus interferes with them getting to sleep. It can also make it more difficult to get back to sleep when we wake up in the middle of the night. Some even report that their tinnitus is worse after waking up in the morning, or even after a brief afternoon nap. There are many things you can do to nurture your sleep experience, and most individuals with tinnitus benefit from sound therapy while falling asleep. Sleep deprivation can dramatically increase stress… and stress can increase tinnitus, creating a nasty circle that negatively impacts the tinnitus sufferers’ quality of life!
Managing tinnitus
There are many things you can do to help yourself manage your tinnitus. Finding a good tinnitus care provider can greatly improve your quality of life! If you have tinnitus, you likely have a hearing loss as well. The poorer your hearing, the more difficulty you will have communicating. In addition to your hearing loss, your tinnitus can also interfere with your hearing. Counseling and sound therapy, including the use of hearing aids, can be very helpful. The Audiology Centers of Hoglund Family Hearing specialize in tinnitus testing and treatment protocols! Please call (239)494-8651 to schedule a FREE Hearing Test and Complimentary Tinnitus consultation! Clinics are conveniently located in Bonita Springs, Estero, Fort Myers and Cape Coral.
In 2020 our practice was voted Best Tinnitus Care Provider and Best Audiology Center in Cape Coral, Bonita Springs/Estero and Fort Myers in the Readers’ Choice Poll.
Hoglund Family Hearing And Audiology Center
Fifteen 8th Street, Suite B (Next to Royal Scoop Ice Cream)
Bonita Springs, FL 31434
239-494-8651
Southwest Florida Tinnitus And Hearing Center
10020 Coconut Rd. Ste.120 (Next to LabCorp)
Estero, FL 34135
239-494-8652
AUDIOLOGY CENTERS OF HOGLUND FAMILY HEARING
13710 Metropolis Ave.Suite 101
(One block west of Gulf Coast Hospital)
Fort Myers, FL 33912
239-208-6827
Hoglund Family Hearing And Audiology Center
2209 Santa Barbara Blvd., Ste. 102
(Shops at Santa Barbara, next to IL Primo Pizza)
Cape Coral, FL 33991
239-558-3095