Tinnitus Management Options

Management is usually about reducing tinnitus's impact and addressing identifiable contributors rather than promising a universal cure.

Sound-based approaches

NIDCD describes sound generators, smartphone sounds, hearing aids and combination devices among sound-therapy approaches. These may mask tinnitus, aid relaxation or make the sound less noticeable.

Behavioral approaches

Counseling and cognitive behavioral therapy can help people change their response to tinnitus and reduce its impact on well-being.

Supplements

Dietary supplements are widely promoted, but NIDCD says vitamins, herbal extracts and supplements advertised for tinnitus have not been proven effective.