Tinnitus*, the medical term for ringing in the ears and head noises, can appear in a variety of forms...buzzing, roaring, whistling, hissing, high-pitched screeches, etc. It can be a nerve-wracking condition that can rob the sufferer of much of the joy and tranquility of life. But it is not a hopeless condition.

You are not alone. Millions of Americans suffer from tinnitus!

The noise and stress in today's society cause hearing loss and tinnitus at an alarming rate. Twelve million Americans suffer from tinnitus in its severest form; millions more are afflicted to a lesser degree. With support from the American Tinnitus Association, many have found help.

If you have tinnitus, what should you do?

1. First see an ear, nose, and throat physician.
2. Learn about your options and become involved in choosing appropriate treatments. There are many.
3. Use hearing protection in noisy environments to avoid a worsening of the tinnitus.
4. Join the American Tinnitus Association.

ATA was founded in 1971 by Dr. Charles Unice, a man who suffered severely from tinnitus. He had sought aid for himself for this condition but could find none. Unwilling to sit back and "grin and bear it", he decided to do something about tinnitus. By founding ATA, he provided needed support for research and gave people a place to go for information and understanding.

Medical RESEARCH NEEDED FOR THIS

CONDITION.

Because it is not a life-threatening malady like cancer or heart disease, tinnitus had been largely ignored by the scientific research community. But as an advocate for those afflicted, ATA is determined to help tinnitus sufferers find relief. Appropriately, ATA has been the catalyst and the sponsor for most of the tinnitus research conducted in the U.S. The research projects have been small but can grow proportionately in scope as funding and donations increase.

With YOUR HELP THERE IS HOPE

Just a few years ago, there was no help for tinnitus patients. Thanks to the efforts of many scientists and clinicians, there are now a number of procedures like sound "masking," drug therapies, biofeedback, and tinnitus retraining therapy that can bring relief to some tinnitus sufferers. Many of these advances have evolved from ATA-sponsored research, and have been reported in the ATA quarterly magazine, Tinnitus Today.

ATA's efforts have produced positive and significant results, but much remains to be done. You can be a part of this important work by sending your donation for tinnitus research. With an annual membership contribution of $25 or more, you will also benefit from ATA's many services.

Benefits OF BELONGING TO ATA:

• Support for tinnitus research
• Tinnitus Today, ATA's quarterly magazine
• Tinnitus informational brochures, books, and tapes at a discount
• Referral to a worldwide network of hearing health professionals
• Local self-help groups and activities
• Education/Public Awareness programs
• Tinnitus Bibliography service
• Professional workshops and seminars
• Guidelines for organizing tinnitus support groups needs a great deal of outside support

  
  

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  *Pronounced either "ti-night-tus" or "tin-ni-tus"

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  This information is copyrighted by the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Inc, 1996.
  We would like to thank the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery for the permission to provide our patients with this information. For more details, please visit the Academy at http://www.entnet.org.

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