Tinnitus relief

In the Netherlands about 10 to 15 percent of the population suffers from Tinnitus: they hear a permanent hum, hiss, squeak or ringing tone that is not actually there. The severity varies from patient to patient, but they all have one thing in common: Tinnitus is not (yet) curable. Therefore, in this article we will tell you how to prevent Tinnitus, and what you can do if you do get this condition unexpectedly.

Preventing Tinnitus

Of course, to know how to prevent Tinnitus, you must first know how you get it. To that, unfortunately, there are a lot of possible answers. For example, it may be due to high blood pressure, the side effect of medications or an infectious disease. In these cases, the condition is temporary: the squeak usually disappears as soon as the underlying problem is resolved.

In the vast majority of cases, however, it comes from noise-induced hearing damage. Prolonged exposure to loud sounds or brief exposure to sounds above 100 dB can cause hearing damage that causes the squeak. Examples include concerts, chores or motorcycle riding. Damage to the auditory nerve is permanent.

So the answer in this case is simple: hearing protection. By wearing hearing protection when you go to a concert or festival, or when you work in a noisy environment, you dramatically reduce the risk of hearing damage. Especially in this case, because prevention is better than something that cannot be cured.

Hearing protection at Horend Goed

Universal hearing protection comes in many types and for many purposes. We have listed some of our bestsellers for you below. It is also possible to have your hearing protection custom-made to fit you even better!

Relieve Tinnitus

As mentioned, Tinnitus cannot be cured. It is largely “learning to cope. This is why we always recommend talking to a psychologist. Psychologists who can help you with this can be found here.

There are, however, several ways to reduce the symptoms of tinnitus. For example, a noise generator can help by providing a frequency opposite to the beep, thereby canceling it out. There are also special hearing aids with similar functions and/or the ability to amplify ambient sounds or illuminating sounds (think of the ocean, for example). Our specialists can advise you on this. Feel free to make an appointment, a video call is also possible!

In many cases, falling asleep is especially difficult for Tinnitus sufferers. There are special speakers and pillows on the market for this, which are equally aimed at combating tinnitus by emitting an opposite sound.

Caution! Always consult a medical professional for personal advice and treatment of Tinnitus symptoms!