The study, which was conducted in both Ireland and Germany, tracked its subjects for 12 months post-treatment.
It was the first tinnitus study to access long-term outcomes of a medical gadget.
Of those participants, 66% reported the relief lasted for up to one year.
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What Is Tinnitus?
Tinnitus can be acute (temporary) or chronic (ongoing).
Data is still early on the links between COVID-19 and tinnitus, Lim says.
A lot of this is happening.
Tinnitus is mostly subjective, which means it can be tricky to diagnose the condition.
According to the ATA, an assessment by a trainedaudiologistis often necessary to determine the underlying cause.
It doesnt fully suppress tinnitus.
Some saw improvement and some saw only slight improvement.
Research is currently halted due to COVID-19 and 50% of the lab is shut down.
The researchers are hoping to resume their studies in the spring.
While there is currently no cure for tinnitus, there are treatments.
Lenire.Treatment for Tinnitus: The Science of Lenire.
American Tinnitus Association (ATA).Understanding the Facts.
