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Sound Therapy

Masking, sound enrichment, and auditory approaches, with the limits of the evidence kept visible.

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  1. 01Jul 15, 2026

    Why can I hear my tinnitus over the shower but not the fan?

    Masking depends on frequency, steadiness, and attention, not just volume. A fan may cover tinnitus better than a louder shower for some ears. What to watch.

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  2. 02Jul 15, 2026

    Why does humming make my tinnitus stop for a few seconds?

    Humming can briefly mask tinnitus or trigger residual inhibition, where sound exposure quiets ringing for seconds or minutes after it stops. What to watch.

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  3. 03Jul 15, 2026

    Why is my tinnitus worse with noise-cancelling headphones?

    Noise-cancelling headphones can make tinnitus stand out by reducing outside sound or creating pressure sensations, even at safe volumes. What to watch.

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  4. 04May 22, 2026

    Residual inhibition: when masking sound briefly silences tinnitus afterward

    Residual inhibition is the temporary suppression of tinnitus after exposure to a masking sound. Used both diagnostically and as a basis for sound therapy.

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  5. 05May 21, 2026

    Binaural beats and tinnitus: an evidence review

    Binaural beats are widely marketed for tinnitus relief. Controlled studies are small, mixed, and rarely blinded. What we can and cannot say from the evidence base.

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  6. 06May 21, 2026

    Tinnitus masking devices: from radio-static earpieces to modern combination aids

    Masking devices generate broadband sound at the tinnitus pitch to reduce contrast. From 1970s analog devices to modern combination hearing aids with maskers built in.

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  7. 07May 21, 2026

    Nature sounds for tinnitus: rain, ocean, and waterfall as broadband maskers

    Rain, ocean, and waterfall recordings are pleasant broadband sounds with masking properties similar to pink noise. Why many find them more tolerable than synthetic noise.

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  8. 08May 21, 2026

    Pink vs white vs brown noise: which color is best for tinnitus relief

    All three are broadband sounds. They differ in their spectral slope, which changes how 'bright' or 'muffled' they feel. Why pink is more popular for sleep and brown for masking deep tinnitus.

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  9. 09May 21, 2026

    Tinnitus apps compared: sound therapy, tracking, and privacy

    Choose a tinnitus app by the job it does. Compare sound therapy, diary and tracking, privacy, evidence, volume safety, and claims that should raise concern.

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