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Tinnitus<\/a> is a ringing or buzzing in one or both ears. While many cases are mild, others have tinnitus that is chronic and severe enough to interfere with their daily lives and make activities such as work, sleep and dining out with friends at View 202.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For those with chronic symptoms, finding ways to manage their condition is essential to improving their quality of life. Hearing aids<\/a> can provide tinnitus relief for some with the condition.<\/p>\n\n\n

Hearing Loss is a Common Cause of Tinnitus <\/h2>\n\n
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There are many conditions that can cause tinnitus, and some cases don\u2019t appear to have an obvious cause. However, hearing loss is known to be one of the more common reasons people experience tinnitus. Research estimates that 90% of people who have tinnitus<\/a> also have at least some degree of hearing loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While we don\u2019t know exactly why hearing loss and tinnitus are so closely related, one thought is that hearing loss reduces stimulation that your brain receives from sounds. This deprivation can make the ringing or other tinnitus noise more noticeable and can perhaps even \u201cchange the function of structures of the auditory pathways<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thankfully, hearing aids have proven to effectively manage tinnitus symptoms linked to hearing loss.<\/p>\n\n\n

Four Ways Hearing Aids Can Help Manage Tinnitus<\/h2>\n\n\n

Hearing aids can help manage tinnitus symptoms in several ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n