Purchased hearing aids with the goal of getting relief from tinnitus? You're not alone! The link between hearing loss and tinnitus is strong, and many of our customers purchase hearing aids with this goal in mind. If you're someone who has mild to moderate tinnitus related to hearing loss and are struggling with distracting ringing, buzzing, or other sounds in your ears, read on to learn how we can help.
First, if you're new to hearing aids, give yourself some time to adapt. Many people find that tinnitus symptoms become less noticeable gradually, especially with consistent hearing aid use and adjustment to amplified sound.
Second, there's more we can do!
Try sound therapy with our tinnitus relief app
Many people find that calming background sounds and relaxation exercises help make tinnitus less noticeable - especially during quiet moments or when trying to fall asleep. That's where our tinnitus relief app comes in.
Our tinnitus relief app is available to everyone and gives you easy access to sound therapy, relaxation exercises, meditations, and educational resources designed to give you actionable tools to help manage tinnitus.
Getting started is easy
Download the app on your compatible smartphone for free in the App Store or the Google Play Store and start streaming sounds directly through your hearing aids. Or, listen through headphones, earbuds, or even the speakers of your mobile device - this is particularly helpful when you've taken your hearing aids off before sleeping.
Explore the app
After opening the app, you'll find 4 tabs organized by the type of help provided:
- Sounds: Discover calming sounds like ocean waves, evening forest, rainfall, underwater sounds and more. Layer up to 5 sounds together, adjust the balance between ears, and even set timers for relaxation or sleep.
- Relax: Explore guided meditations, breathing exercises, and relaxation techniques that can help reduce stress and create a calmer listening experience.
- Learn: Find educational resources about tinnitus, ways to shift focus away from tinnitus, and links to organizations and tools that support people living with tinnitus.
- My Relief: Track your app usage and personalize app settings for your preferred experience.
Need more help? We offer personalized tinnitus counseling.
If you've been wearing hearing aids consistently and are still noticing tinnitus that is interfering with concentration or sleep, we can help.
If your purchase includes access to audiology services, our audiologists can1:
- Answer questions about tinnitus
- Optimize hearing aid programming
- Recommend sound therapy strategies
- Share educational resources and coping techniques
- Help you get more comfortable using tinnitus support tools like our tinnitus relief app
How to schedule an appointment to discuss tinnitus
Contact us to schedule an appointment or reach an audiologist you've worked with before by following these instructions. When reaching out, let us know you'd like to discuss tinnitus during your appointment.
1 While all members of our Audiology Team (licensed hearing aid dispensers and licensed audiologists) support hearing care, personalized tinnitus counseling is provided only by our licensed audiologists. At this time, personalized tinnitus counseling is not available in California, Illinois, and Iowa.
Information for customers in California, Illinois, and Iowa
Although at this time our Audiology Team does not provide personalized tinnitus counseling for our customers in California, Illinois, and Iowa, we can still support your tinnitus journey by optimizing your hearing aid programming for your specific needs and by providing tips about how to hear your best in various listening situations. Additionally, we can refer you to trusted organizations that provide educational resources and counseling programs such as the American Tinnitus Association and Treble Health.
Above all else, we're here to support you!
Managing tinnitus is often a gradual process, and many customers find that the right combination of hearing support, sound therapy, and consistent hearing aid use can make a big difference. We're here to help you find the combination that works best for you so you feel comfortable and confident moving forward.