University of Miami Division of Audiology’s Post

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Hi everyone. I'm Doctor Kuspit. I'm an audiologist here at the University of Miami Ear Institute. In my role, I see patients who have tinnitus. Tinnitus is a ringing or buzzing you might hear in your ears or in your head sometimes or all of the time. This sound might be easy for you to ignore, or it can be really annoying and keep you awake at night. About 50 million people in the United States experienced tinnitus, so if you hear an annoying buzzing, you should know you're not alone. Tinnitus is a sound that's generated in the brain that can have different causes, most often related to ear problems like. Hearing loss. That's why it's important to see an ear, nose and throat doctor for a medical evaluation and an audiologist like me for a hearing test. If you think you have tinnitus here, the Ear Institute, we can help you determine why you might be hearing tinnitus and provide you with options for managing it so that it's not so bothersome or audible. We offer virtual and in person educational sessions where you can learn about tinnitus, understand where it comes from, review common causes and triggers, and start managing the sound. That same day we create individualized. Treatment plans that address your specific needs, and we work with other doctors in a variety of specialties to treat the variety of factors contributing to your tinnitus. But your institute also conducts research searching for a cure for tinnitus, which gives our patients access to expanded treatment options. If you think you might be experiencing tinnitus, come see us here at the University of Miami Ear Institute. We're happy to help. We're here for you.