Music and Tinnitus, Part 2

Because tinnitus can so often be a temporary condition that only makes an appearance under very particular circumstances, it is a difficult condition to diagnose and treat. Hearing professionals often have no indication of what has caused the tinnitus and cannot diagnose if the condition will correct itself or become permanent.

Recent studies conducted by German researchers at Westphalian Wilhelms University in Munster have made significant discoveries in the role music therapy may play in treating tinnitus. The researchers found patients who suffered from chronic tinnitus, but had no other significant hearing problems, benefited greatly from personalized music therapy when applied several times per week. Those patients who received standard tinnitus treatments or music therapy that was not personalized did not experience any lessening of the tinnitus. Although the study of music therapy in the treatment of tinnitus is in its very earliest stages, those patients who suffer from the debilitating condition should not accept they have to just deal with the condition. A hearing professional can suggest the best treatment for the type and severity of the tinnitus. Any patient experiencing the symptoms of tinnitus, either on a daily basis or frequently enough to interfere with normal activity, should make an immediate appointment for an in-depth examination of their hearing health.

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