In the years before Jim Henry became an audiologist, he developed hyperacusis, hearing loss, and tinnitus while performing in surf rock bands and working in carpentry.

Following more than 35 years as a research audiologist with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Henry is now the author of The Tinnitus Book and several others about managing the condition.

In anticipation of Tinnitus Awareness Week, Henry provides a personal account of his experience with tinnitus and discusses approaches to treatment. He reflects on how his career in audiology affected the way he thinks about tinnitus, and he explains some of the condition’s varied forms and effects.

Learn More:

• ASHA Practice Portal: Tinnitus and Hyperacusis
• ASHA Voices: What Tinnitus and mTBI Can Mean for Patients
• Customizing Tinnitus Counseling for Varying Patient Needs
• Video Game Volume Linked to Hearing Loss, Tinnitus Risk

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