{"id":183,"date":"2022-01-06T21:45:10","date_gmt":"2022-01-07T04:45:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rockymountainearcenter.fm1.dev\/audiologist\/tinnitus-evaluations\/"},"modified":"2023-03-21T16:43:00","modified_gmt":"2023-03-21T22:43:00","slug":"tinnitus-evaluations","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rockymountainearcenter.com\/ear-problems\/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<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, even though it may not be possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During a tinnitus evaluation, an audiologist will typically administer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>An in-depth review of your medical history<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A complete physical examination of your auditory system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A pure tone audiometry test<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Speech reception and word recognition tests<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An otoacoustic emissions test<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Additional tests, studies and evaluations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re one of the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"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, but we need first to assess your condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Expect During an Evaluation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/rockymountainearcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/tinnitus-evaluation-education-1536x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Audiologist uses ear model to educate patient on tinnitus\" class=\"wp-image-793\" title=\"tinnitus-evaluation-education\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rockymountainearcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/tinnitus-evaluation-education-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/rockymountainearcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/tinnitus-evaluation-education-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/rockymountainearcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/tinnitus-evaluation-education-256x171.jpeg 256w, https:\/\/rockymountainearcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/tinnitus-evaluation-education.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When evaluating a patient with tinnitus, we have several goals we hope to accomplish:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Identify the underlying cause of your tinnitus symptoms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Determine if your tinnitus is subjective or objective<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evaluate how your tinnitus is affecting your ability to understand speech<\/li>\n<\/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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">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 <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/leader.pubs.asha.org\/doi\/10.1044\/leader.RIB3.18122013.36\" target=\"_blank\">emissions can be diminished in those<\/a> with tinnitus and hearing loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tinnitus-Related Questionnaires<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Questionnaires your provider may have you take include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Tinnitus functional index<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tinnitus handicap inventory<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tinnitus and hearing survey<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Because tinnitus can be challenging to characterize, 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 has on a patient\u2019s daily life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tinnitus Treatment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Suppose we can determine a diagnosis and address the condition causing your tinnitus. In that case, we may also be able to treat that condition and relieve your symptoms, although tinnitus is not always treatable and <a href=\"https:\/\/rockymountainearcenter.com\/ear-problems\/tinnitus-management\/\">may require management<\/a> instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If we can\u2019t identify a specific cause of your tinnitus, we will recommend other treatment options that can help you better manage and reduce your tinnitus symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<var style=\"width:100%; padding-bottom:56.25%; display:block;\" data-presentation=\"36681313-462d-4021-4d37-472b422c4423\"><a href=\"http:\/\/fyi.rendia.com\/Tm5j5p\" style=\"display:none\">View Video<\/a><\/var><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"\/\/hub.rendia.com\/whitelabel\/embed_js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p><div class=\"content-cta-container\">\r\n    <div class=\"content-cta-top-text\">Call Rocky Mountain Ear Center for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"content-cta-ph-num-container\">\r\n        <div class=\"content-cta-ph-num-box\"><div class=\"content-cta-ph-num-top\"><div class=\"content-cta-ph-num-top\"><a href=\"tel:+13037839220\" class=\"phone content-cta-ph-num\"><svg width=\"11\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 11 18\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path d=\"M9.0036 0H1.7964C1.31997 0 0.863044 0.189263 0.526153 0.526153C0.189263 0.863044 0 1.31997 0 1.7964V16.2027C0 17.1954 0.8046 18 1.7964 18H9.0027C9.47922 18 9.93623 17.8108 10.2733 17.4739C10.6103 17.137 10.7998 16.6801 10.8 16.2036V1.7964C10.8 1.31997 10.6107 0.863044 10.2738 0.526153C9.93696 0.189263 9.48003 0 9.0036 0V0ZM5.4 17.1C4.779 17.1 4.275 16.6977 4.275 16.2C4.275 15.7023 4.779 15.3 5.4 15.3C6.021 15.3 6.525 15.7023 6.525 16.2C6.525 16.6977 6.021 17.1 5.4 17.1ZM9 14.4H1.8V1.8H9V14.4Z\" fill=\"#035440\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n<span class=\"phone-number\">(303) 783-9220<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/p>\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. 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