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LET’S TALK ABOUT TINNITUS

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Page 1: Lets Talk  Tinnitus

LET’STALK ABOUT

TINNITUS

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General knowledge about tinnitusPrevalence, causes and treatmentWidex tinnitus solution

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TINNITUSTinnitus facts

Prevalence

15-20% of the general population

70-85% of hearing impaired individuals

Majority (75%) report tinnitus is more of an “irritation”

WIDEX LET’S TALK ABOUT TINNITUS 3/XX

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TINNITUSIs a perception of soundIs involuntaryOriginates in the head

McFadden,1982

WIDEX LET’S TALK ABOUT TINNITUS 4/XX

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TINNITUSMost common difficulties attributed to tinnitus

Tinnitus is persistentSleeping problemsSpeech understandingDespair, frustration, depressionInability to relax (stress)Concentration difficulties

WIDEX LET’S TALK ABOUT TINNITUS 5/XX

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THE CAUSE OF TINNITUSLarge variety of suggested causesGenerally accepted:

tinnitus involves some kind of neural activity, interpreted by the brain as sound

Where the spontaneous activityoriginates is much in dispute

WIDEX LET’S TALK ABOUT TINNITUS 6/XX

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TREATMENT METHODSLarge variety of suggested causes generate large variety of suggested treatment methods

WIDEX LET’S TALK ABOUT TINNITUS 7/XX

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TREATMENT METHODS

WHATHELPS?

WIDEX LET’S TALK ABOUT TINNITUS 8/XX

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Common elements of effective tinnitus management

TREATMENT METHODS

WIDEX LET’S TALK ABOUT TINNITUS 9/XX

Educationand

counsellingSound

stimulationStress

reductionHearing

aids

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TREATMENT METHODSHearing aids

Long recognized for reducing the effects of tinnitusTinnitus relief can be the primary goal of hearing aidsHearing aids enhance the use of sound to manage tinnitus

WIDEX LET’S TALK ABOUT TINNITUS 10/XX

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Solution:A hearing aid playing soothing tones and

chimes

Provide a hearing aid that:Delivers an excellent amplified soundCan be used to generate sound stimulationHelps reduce the contrast between the tinnitus and the surrounding sound environmentHelps the tinnitus patient relax

HOW TO...

WIDEX LET’S TALK ABOUT TINNITUS 11/XX

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THE WIDEX ZEN PROGRAMA harmonic sound programOffers a choice of soothing tones and chimesBased on fractal technologyPredictable without repeating themselves

WIDEX LET’S TALK ABOUT TINNITUS 12/14

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THE WIDEX ZEN PROGRAM

Zen aqua

Zen coral

Zen lavender

Zen green

Zen sand

Zen noise

WIDEX LET’S TALK ABOUT TINNITUS 13/XX

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THE WIDEX ZEN PROGRAM

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Can be used for sound stimulationHelps reduce the contrast between the tinnitus and the surrounding sound environmentHelps reduce tinnitus annoyance and stress

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THANK YOU!