Tinnitus

Most of us have experienced a temporary “ringing in the ears” which usually goes away after a few hours or a few days following noise exposure or illness, but, for some, this auditory intruder does not go away.  Unfortunately, that number is rapidly growing due to increased incidence of excessive noise exposure.  The effects of tinnitus can be mildly bothersome for some and debilitating for others.  Tinnitus often significantly interferes with sleep, work or social interaction.  Tinnitus may be associated with sound sensitivity conditions or hearing loss.

People that experience tinnitus have many questions.  “What is tinnitus?”  “What caused my tinnitus?” “Do I have a life threatening condition?” “Am I going to lose my hearing?” “Can I get rid of it?”  People often go to several healthcare providers looking for answers to these questions with little satisfaction.

An audiologist is a healthcare professional that specializes in the evaluation, rehabilitation, and prevention of auditory related disorders. An audiologist that specializes in tinnitus and sound sensitivity conditions is able to answer your questions, evaluate your tinnitus and/or sound sensitivity problem and recommend an individualized treatment plan that can help to reduce the perception of tinnitus and to manage the negative effects that it often has on your life.  Dr. Eschenbrenner is committed to educating the public regarding the prevention of tinnitus for those that are at high risk for developing the condition.