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Do you find yourself reaching for noise cancelling headphones or ear plugs to manage your tinnitus? While some of these devices provide temporary relief from tinnitus, some may actually make tinnitus seem worse. Here are the essential facts on how to use noise cancelling headphones and hearing protection in such a way that they help tinnitus instead of exacerbate it.

Top Noise Cancelling Headphones and Hearing Protection

Read the latest research on the link between Covid-19 and Tinnitus

The Link Between Covid-19 and Tinnitus

Living with tinnitus

Spring mindfulness activities to manage tinnitus

Spring Tinnitus Mindfulness Activities

The stigma around tinnitus

Tinnitus and Hyperacusis- What’s the Connection?

COVID-19 and Tinnitus - The Oto Guide 2021

February 28, 2021

Sound Therapy - The Oto Guide 2021

February 15, 2021

7 lifestyle tips for tinnitus - The Oto Guide 2021

Tinnitus Week 2021 - How You Can Get Involved

February 1, 2021

Sleep tips for tinnitus - The Oto Guide 2021

January 21, 2020

You might expect that given the impact of tinnitus, there would be a wide variety of proven treatments available. However, because little is known about what causes tinnitus there is no available cure. The majority of treatments are therapy based and aim to relieve the impact of tinnitus.

Digital Tinnitus Therapy - The Oto Guide 2020

September 25, 2020

Ever wondered what tinnitus treatments are available? Or what is out there to make it more manageable? Which tinnitus treatments actually work? Now you know about the different causes, it is time to learn about the tinnitus treatments currently available.

Tinnitus Treatments: The Oto Guide 2020

October 9, 2020

Ringing or buzzing in the ears is incredibly common and affects millions of people all over the world. But what causes tinnitus? How does it start? Is it preventable? We're going to shed some light on the most commonly asked questions about the condition.

What Causes Tinnitus? The Oto Guide 2020

October 23, 2020

What happens after you first go to the doctor with tinnitus in the NHS? What tests are done and how is tinnitus diagnosed? In our 3rd post, we will take you on a journey from start to finish from when you first starting experiencing tinnitus.

Tinnitus Treatment On The NHS: How Does It Work?

November 6, 2020

What are tinnitus maskers? How should you use them, and which should you use? Tinnitus maskers generate low level noise to “drown out” or mask the sound of tinnitus. With tinnitus maskers, people who have tinnitus will have an easier time relaxing, focusing, and coping with their tinnitus ringing. This will overall help with the psychological, mental, and emotional effects of tinnitus.

What Is A Tinnitus Masker? The Oto Guide 2020

November 20, 2020

There are many apps available for tinnitus and deciding which of these to use can be difficult. Each offers a slightly different experience and features - which do you choose? Today we're going to take you through 8 of the best apps for tinnitus.

8 Of The Best Apps For Tinnitus - The Oto Guide 2020

December 4, 2020

How is CBT used in tinnitus? CBT is a type of physical therapy that was originally applied to depression, but its rationale has been validated in its uses for insomnia, chronic pain and more recently tinnitus. CBT works on the basis of challenging any negative and unrealistic thoughts or beliefs you form, which can lead to destructive actions, and mould them into more positive and happy cognitions.

CBT For Tinnitus - How Does It Work? The Oto Guide 2020

December 18, 2020

How does mindfulness for tinnitus work? Mindfulness is a form of meditation that specifically teaches you how to pay particular attention to the experiences you are having in the present moment, without judgement. The roots of mindfulness can be traced back to Buddhism for religious practices.

Mindfulness For Tinnitus - How Does It Work? The Oto Guide 2020

January 8, 2021