{"id":1066,"date":"2021-12-29T18:57:25","date_gmt":"2021-12-29T23:57:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/speechandhearingassoc.fm1.dev\/tinnitus-evaluations\/"},"modified":"2022-06-06T16:34:29","modified_gmt":"2022-06-06T20:34:29","slug":"tinnitus-evaluations","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/speechandhearingassoc.com\/hearing-loss\/tinnitus-evaluations\/","title":{"rendered":"Tinnitus Evaluations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [{\n   \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What happens during a tinnitus evaluation?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"During a tinnitus evaluation, an audiologist will typically administer an in-depth review of your medical history, a complete physical examination of your auditory system, a pure tone and ultra-high frequency audiometry test, speech reception and word recognition tests, and otoacoustic emissions test.\"\n }\n }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What hearing assessment is performed for tinnitus?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Audiometric evaluations for tinnitus typically focus on high frequency sounds between 2000 and 4000 Hz. An otoacoustic emissions test can provide a strong indicator for tinnitus as studies have found emissions can be diminished in those with tinnitus and hearing loss.\"\n }\n }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"How tinnitus related questionnaires will be completed?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Because tinnitus can be difficult to pinpoint, questionnaires can help to identify causes that a patient may not have considered. The Tinnitus Functional Index is designed to identify the impact of tinnitus on areas from sleep to the ability to relax. The Tinnitus Handicap Inventory can help determine the perceived impact tinnitus is having on a patient\u2019s daily life.\"\n }\n}\n ]\n  }\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile overview-section js-intersect\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"448\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/speechandhearingassoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/tinnitus-evaluations.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2210 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/speechandhearingassoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/tinnitus-evaluations.jpg 448w, https:\/\/speechandhearingassoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/tinnitus-evaluations-256x256.jpg 256w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 448px) 100vw, 448px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Tinnitus is often described as a ringing in the ears, but can also sound like hissing, buzzing, roaring, sizzling, clicking or other noise. Tinnitus can manifest as an acute symptom lasting just a few days or a chronic or recurring symptom lasting weeks, months or years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tinnitus is a symptom of a wide range of health conditions, and it can occasionally point to a more serious problem that needs professional medical attention. That is why trying to identify a cause is essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During a tinnitus evaluation, an audiologist will typically administer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>An in-depth review of your medical history<\/li><li>A complete physical examination of your auditory system<\/li><li>A <a href=\"https:\/\/speechandhearingassoc.com\/hearing-loss\/hearing-tests\/\">pure tone audiometry test<\/a><\/li><li>Speech reception and word recognition tests<\/li><li>An otoacoustic emissions test<\/li><li>Additional tests as deemed appropriate<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re one of the <meta charset=\"utf-8\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/6665244_Acquired_profound_hearing_loss_Mental_health_and_other_characteristics_of_a_large_sample\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/6665244_Acquired_profound_hearing_loss_Mental_health_and_other_characteristics_of_a_large_sample\" target=\"_blank\">five percent of Americans<\/a> suffering from tinnitus that is \u201cmoderately to significantly annoying,\u201d it\u2019s a great idea to visit a hearing specialist for an evaluation. Our team of audiologists is equipped with many tools and strategies to help patients with tinnitus.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile overview-section js-intersect\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"448\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/speechandhearingassoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/hearing-assessments-for-tinnitus.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2211 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/speechandhearingassoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/hearing-assessments-for-tinnitus.jpg 448w, https:\/\/speechandhearingassoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/hearing-assessments-for-tinnitus-256x256.jpg 256w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 448px) 100vw, 448px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"hearing-assessments-for-tinnitus\">Hearing Assessments for Tinnitus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Audiometric evaluations for tinnitus typically focus on high-frequency sounds between 2000 and 4000 Hz. An otoacoustic emissions test can provide a strong indicator for tinnitus as studies have found emissions can be diminished in those with tinnitus and <a href=\"https:\/\/speechandhearingassoc.com\/hearing-loss\/\">hearing loss<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-to-expect-during-an-evaluation\">What to Expect During an Evaluation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When evaluating a patient with tinnitus, we have several goals we want to accomplish:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Identify the underlying cause of your tinnitus symptoms<\/li><li>Determine if your tinnitus is subjective or objective<\/li><li>Evaluate how your tinnitus is affecting your ability to understand speech and everyday life<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the goals of an evaluation is to rule out what is not causing your tinnitus symptoms. Some common causes include hearing loss, ear bone changes, inner ear disorders, blood pressure changes due to an underlying condition and even certain medications. Once the evaluation is completed, the audiologist will provide you with recommendations for treatment and or management options.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tinnitus is often described as a ringing in the ears, but can also sound like hissing, buzzing, roaring, sizzling, clicking or other noise. Tinnitus can manifest as an acute symptom lasting just a few days or a chronic or recurring symptom lasting weeks, months or years. Tinnitus is a symptom of a wide range of&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":1055,"menu_order":2,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page_fullwidth.php","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"(800) 742-7551 | Tinnitus most commonly presents as ringing in the ears. It can be debilitating. 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