What is Tinnitus?
It's common
Statistics show that one in five people suffer from tinnitus. It can affect anyone, although certain groups are more susceptible than others, including:
- Musicians
- Construction Workers
- Veterans
- Pilots & Flight Attendants
It's personal
The variety of sounds and noises that people perceive are as widespread as the condition and may include:
- humming
- roaring
- whooshing
- ringing
- buzzing
- whistling
It has many causes
Whether the sound is perceived in the left ear, right ear, or both ears, your tinnitus may be due to:
- exposure to loud noise
- jaw, or TMJ, conditions,
- cardiovascular disease
- earwax buildup
- hearing loss
- certain medications
- head or neck injuries
How does Tinnitus happen?
The Hearing Brain – A Sensory Path
- The ear collects mechanical (sound) energy
- Highly sensitive receptors convert mechanical energy to electrical energy
- Electrical energy (signals) are sent to communicate to the brain
Tinnitus = A Misprocessing of Signals
A (normally) benign sound is perceived as a threat, triggering the “fight or flight” response to alert the body of danger.
What can I do about my tinnitus?
While there is currently no cure or remedy to stop tinnitus outright, "learn to live with it" is not an acceptable solution. Utilizing an FDA-cleared neuroscience-based approach, the Levo System is a personal and patented nightly sound therapy designed to improve the quality of a patient’s daily life.
To find a provider near you who may be able to recommend a course of action, please contact us today.
Download the booklet:
"Tinnitus & You"
This free booklet will help you to understand the science behind your tinnitus and the Levo System therapy. When you are ready, find a provider near you.
