What is somatic tinnitus, and how do you know if you have it? If you've ever noticed a change in the loudness or pitch of your tinnitus after turning your head or moving your body in a certain way, there is a chance that it may be somatic tinnitus. In this episode, Dr. Michelle answers the most commonly asked questions about somatic tinnitus. 

Dr. Ramsay, Dr. Ben, Dr. Michelle, and Dr. Tracy recently got together to answer some of the most frequently asked tinnitus questions. Have a question that you want answered? Leave a comment below for our next episode!

Have you ever heard a loud "crashing" noise or "banging" noise while either falling asleep, or suddenly in the middle of the night? This may be due to a condition called Exploding Head Syndrome, and like most cases of tinnitus, cannot be heard by anyone else. Dr. Michelle goes into detail about the condition, including management tips and if/when you should seek the help of a medical professional. 

COVID-19 changed the world as we knew it. There is scarcely a part of our lives that hasn’t changed since December 2019, including our health. Because of this, the link between COVID and tinnitus has also been explored as reports of the two going hand-in-hand grow. This is what the research is saying. 

Do you have ringing in the ear in just one side? This is a condition called unilateral tinnitus, and it can be more serious than bilateral tinnitus (tinnitus in both ears). Dr. Ben explains what can cause this condition, how it should be treated, and what you should do if you notice ringing in one ear.

Is it possible to reduce ringing in the ears? In this episode, Melinda shares her inspiring tinnitus success story, where she explains the methods she used to improve her bothersome tinnitus. 

From toilet paper to groceries, Costco carries almost everything that you could imagine. But, did you know that they also carry hearing aids? In this episode, Dr. Ben discusses how their hearing aid model works, and everything that you need to know if you are considering making a purchase!

Have you ever felt that weather changes or changes in pressure are impacting the perception of your tinnitus? This episode explains the relationship between weather changes, barometric pressure, and tinnitus (ringing in the ears). 

The Treble Health audiology team is back with another round of trivia questions! Four of our team members got together to do a lightning round of 20 common tinnitus questions, so listen to this episode to get the answers that you need and to learn from the pros!

Want to find the perfect hearing aids in 2023? If you are considering purchasing hearing aids, watch this video to learn about the small but powerful Oticon Own. Dr. Ben Thompson discusses pricing, pros & cons, features, and more.