Carle Clinic Offers New Treatment For Tinnitus

June 15, 2009 - PRLog -- URBANA, IL – Patients who suffer from tinnitus, or constant ringing in the ears, have a new option for treatment. Carle Clinic now offers Neuromonics Oasis Tinnitus Treatment, proven effective in 90 percent of patients who have severe, debilitating tinnitus.

Tinnitus affects more than 50 million nationwide, disrupting the auditory system and resulting in persistent ringing, buzzing, humming or whistling sounds. The disorder, which often begins with hearing loss, causes the persistent sounds to be amplified in response to everyday activity.

“Tinnitus can have a negative effect on individuals’ work, family and social lives. It can cause poor concentration, irregular sleep and elevated stress levels,” said Carle Clinic audiologist Jennifer Black, MA, CCC-A.

Neuromonics works with the underlying neurological function to treat not only symptoms but the overall cause of tinnitus, often resulting in immediate reduction of symptoms and long-term relief without medication or surgery. The treatment is often prescribed for six months and uses the Oasis device, similar to an MP3 player, equipped with acoustic neural stimulus in the form of music.

“Treatment can take place during everyday activities and happens in stages according to the patient’s needs,” Black said.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Carle Clinic Audiology at (217) 383-3130.

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Carle Clinic Association is a private physician-owned group practice, founded 1931 in Urbana, Illinois. There are 330 physicians employed by Carle Clinic in 50 specialties and subspecialties at 13 regional locations.