Relief & Management
Tinnitus
management.
Ringing, buzzing, hissing, or humming that won't go away can be exhausting. At Prairie Hearing, we take tinnitus seriously, combining thorough assessment, evidence-based strategies, and genuine support to help you reclaim your quiet.
Tinnitus evaluation, no referral needed.
Comprehensive assessment with a personalised management plan included.
The Basics
What causes
tinnitus?
Understanding Tinnitus
A symptom,
not a disease.
Tinnitus is the perception of sound (ringing, buzzing, hissing, or humming) when no external source is present. Because it's a symptom of an underlying condition, effective management starts with finding the cause.
experience tinnitus
Noise Exposure
Prolonged or sudden exposure to loud sound is the leading cause: concerts, machinery, or a single blast can damage the hair cells responsible for hearing.
Age-Related Changes
Natural changes in the inner ear that occur with age (presbycusis) frequently accompany the onset of tinnitus, even without significant noise exposure.
Head or Neck Injury
Trauma can affect auditory pathways in the brain, sometimes triggering tinnitus independently of any hearing loss.
Ototoxic Medications
Certain antibiotics, chemotherapy agents, and high doses of aspirin are known to cause or worsen tinnitus as a side effect.
Ear Conditions
Earwax blockage, ear infections, otosclerosis, and Ménière's disease can all produce or intensify tinnitus symptoms.
Get Started
Not sure what's causing yours?
A thorough evaluation identifies the likely source and helps us build a management plan tailored to your specific experience.
How We Help
Our approach
step by step.
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Assess
Full hearing evaluation plus tinnitus-specific testing to characterize the sound, measure its intensity, and understand its impact on daily life.
Educate
We explain the neuroscience behind tinnitus in plain language, as understanding it is often the first step toward meaningful relief.
Treat
A personalized management plan combining sound therapy, counselling strategies, and hearing aid options as appropriate.
Adjust
Follow-up appointments to refine your plan, track progress, and adapt strategies over time.
Treatment Options
What's included in
your care plan.
Thorough Evaluation
We go beyond confirming tinnitus exists. We measure its characteristics and impact so treatment is targeted, not generic.
Sound Therapy Options
From hearing aids with tinnitus maskers to bedside sound generators and app-based tools, we match the right sound therapy to your lifestyle.
Education & Counselling
Understanding how tinnitus works in the brain is often the most powerful first step toward reducing its hold on your attention and emotions.
Hearing Loss Connection
Tinnitus and hearing loss frequently occur together. Treating the hearing loss with amplification often reduces tinnitus perception as well.
Coordinated Care
We work alongside your physician, ENT specialist, or psychologist to ensure your tinnitus management is part of a complete care picture.
Ongoing Support
Tinnitus management is a process, not a one-time fix. We schedule follow-ups to adjust strategies as your experience evolves.
FAQ
Common
questions.
Have more questions about tinnitus or our management approach? Our team is happy to talk through your concerns before you book.
(204) 306-9144While there is currently no universal cure for tinnitus, the vast majority of people find significant relief through evidence-based management strategies. Many patients report that their tinnitus becomes far less noticeable or distressing over time with proper treatment.
Often, yes. About 90 percent of people with tinnitus also have some degree of hearing loss, even if they haven't noticed it yet. A comprehensive hearing assessment is always our first step.
For many people, yes. Hearing aids amplify ambient sound, which can reduce the contrast between the tinnitus signal and background silence. Many modern hearing aids also include built-in sound generators specifically designed for tinnitus relief.
The cost depends on the strategies involved. The initial tinnitus evaluation is included in a comprehensive hearing assessment. Sound therapy devices and hearing aids have their own pricing. We discuss all costs transparently before recommending any purchases.
Ready to find relief
from tinnitus?
No referral needed. Book a comprehensive evaluation and we'll build a management plan around your specific experience.
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