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Table of contents

Tinnitus Management Class
Purpose
Disclaimer
What is tinnitus?
History of Tinnitus
Old “Treatments”
How does tinnitus happen?
Hearing Pathway
Auditory pathways and tinnitus Source: http://www.health.harvard.edu/newsletters/Harvard_Womens_Health_Watch/2011/September/tinnitus-ringing-in-the-ears-and-what-to-do-about-it
Increased brain activity
Phantom/ghost sensation
Hearing and the Brain Theory
Conditions that affect the hearing pathway
How common is it?
What contributes to getting tinnitus?
A common symptom not a disease in it of itself
How does tinnitus get treated?
Tinnitus modern “cures”
What do we do about it?
Hearing Aids
Slide 22
“Masking”
How to “Mask” or cover up tinnitus
Masking devices
Tinnitus CDs
Downloadable audio tracks
Tinnitus Retraining Therapy
One-on-one counseling
Slide 30
The Emotional Reaction
Sound Enrichment
TRT: Counseling + Sound Therapy
Progressive Tinnitus Management
Slide 35
Self-Guided Relaxation
Lifestyle Changes
Hearing Protection
Summary