Do you hear ringing, buzzing, hissing, whistling or humming in your ears when everything around you is quiet? You’re not alone.
Tinnitus affects millions of people worldwide and is one of the most common reasons people seek hearing care. While there isn’t a single cure for tinnitus, the good news is that there are highly effective ways to manage it and reduce its impact on your everyday life.
At Active Audiology, we take a personalised approach to tinnitus assessment and management, helping you understand what’s causing your symptoms and recommending evidence-based solutions that work for you.
What is Tinnitus?
Tinnitus is the perception of sound when no external sound is present. People describe it differently, including:
- Ringing
- Buzzing
- Hissing
- Roaring
- Clicking
- Humming
- Whistling
- Pulsing
For some people it’s occasional. For others, it can be constant and interfere with concentration, sleep, work and everyday conversations.
Tinnitus itself isn’t a disease. Instead, it’s usually a symptom of an underlying hearing or health condition.
What Causes Tinnitus?
There are many possible causes of tinnitus, including:
- Age-related hearing loss
- Noise-induced hearing damage
- Earwax blockage
- Middle ear conditions
- Certain medications
- Stress and anxiety
- Jaw (TMJ) disorders
- Head or neck injuries
- Cardiovascular conditions (in some cases)
Because there are many potential causes, a comprehensive hearing assessment is the first step in determining the most appropriate management plan.
Is Tinnitus Linked to Hearing Loss?
Yes.
Around 80-90% of people with tinnitus also have some degree of hearing loss, even if they haven’t noticed it themselves.
When hearing decreases, the brain receives less sound information. In response, the auditory system can become overactive, creating the perception of tinnitus.
That’s why improving hearing often helps reduce tinnitus awareness.
How Active Audiology Can Help
At Active Audiology, we don’t believe in one-size-fits-all solutions.
Our experienced audiologists will work with you to understand:
- When your tinnitus started
- What it sounds like
- How often it occurs
- How it affects your sleep, work and wellbeing
- Whether hearing loss is contributing
From there, we create an individual management plan tailored to your needs.
Our Tinnitus Services
We provide comprehensive tinnitus care including:
- Comprehensive Hearing Assessments
- Understanding your hearing is the foundation of successful tinnitus management.
We assess:
- Hearing sensitivity
- Speech understanding
- Middle ear function
- Hearing health
- Possible contributing factors
- Tinnitus Assessment
Our tinnitus consultations help identify:
- Severity of symptoms
- Impact on daily life
- Possible triggers
- Management options most likely to help
- Hearing Aids for Tinnitus Relief
For many people, hearing aids are one of the most effective tinnitus treatments.
Modern hearing aids can:
- Improve speech clarity
- Reduce listening effort
- Increase environmental sounds
- Reduce awareness of tinnitus
- Include integrated tinnitus sound therapy programs
As an independent audiology clinic, we recommend hearing technology based on your needs, not a single manufacturer.
Tinnitus Sound Therapy
Sound therapy helps reduce the contrast between tinnitus and silence.
This may include:
- Built-in hearing aid sound generators
- White noise
- Nature sounds
- Custom sound programs
- Environmental sound enrichment
- Education and Counselling
Understanding tinnitus often reduces the anxiety associated with it.
We help you learn:
- Why tinnitus occurs
- What makes it better or worse
- Practical coping strategies
- How to reduce its impact on everyday life
- Ongoing Support
Tinnitus often improves with the right combination of treatment and support.
We continue working with you by:
- Monitoring progress
- Adjusting hearing devices
- Updating sound therapy settings
- Providing ongoing advice as your needs change
Can AI Hearing Technology Help Tinnitus?
Today’s hearing technology is smarter than ever.
Many modern hearing aids use artificial intelligence to:
- Enhance speech
- Reduce background noise
- Automatically adapt to different environments
- Deliver personalised listening experiences
Combined with tinnitus sound therapy, these technologies can significantly improve comfort and reduce tinnitus awareness throughout the day.
When Should You Get Your Tinnitus Checked?
Book an assessment if:
- Ringing lasts more than a few days
- It’s becoming louder
- It’s affecting your sleep
- You’re struggling to hear conversations
- It causes stress or anxiety
- It only occurs in one ear
- It suddenly appears
Early assessment allows us to rule out medical concerns and begin appropriate management sooner.
Why Choose Active Audiology?
Unlike many hearing clinics, Active Audiology is proudly independent.
That means you’ll receive:
- Independent clinical advice
- Experienced university-trained audiologists
- Access to multiple leading hearing aid brands
- Personalised tinnitus management
- Ongoing support and follow-up
- Care focused on long-term outcomes, not sales targets
With clinics across Melbourne, we’re committed to helping people hear better and live more comfortably.
Take the First Step Towards Tinnitus Relief
You don’t have to simply “live with it.”
If tinnitus is affecting your hearing, sleep or quality of life, our experienced audiologists can help identify the cause and recommend practical solutions that make a real difference.
Book a comprehensive hearing and tinnitus assessment with Active Audiology today and discover the options available to help you hear — and feel — better.
Suggested Video Section
Watch: Understanding Tinnitus
Not sure why you’re hearing ringing, buzzing or hissing in your ears?
Watch our short video to learn:
- What tinnitus is
- Common causes
- Why it often occurs with hearing loss
- Modern treatment options
- How Active Audiology can help
▶ Watch the Tinnitus Video
