Tinnitus is the medical term for ringing in the ear. It may also be used to describe any noise in the ear or in the head. For some sufferers, the noise is constant, while others experience it only occasionally. It may seem to be in one ear, both ears, or elsewhere in the head. Several books have been written about tinnitus over the last decade. These books may be purchased at a bookstore or online. Sometimes, they can be found for checkout at a public or medical library.
"When Your Ears Ring!: Cope With Your Tinnitus - Here's How"
Neil Bauman, Ph.D. created the book, "When Your Ears Ring!: Cope With Your Tinnitus - Here's How" to help patients learn practical skills for dealing with the annoying disorder. This book from 2007 covers causes of tinnitus, methods for control, and research findings that present new treatment options for sufferers. Tinnitus from auditory problems and tinnitus stemming from emotional problems are both dealt with in this small, but information-packed book.
"The Consumer Handbook on Tinnitus"
"The Consumer Handbook on Tinnitus" was published in 2008. It features medical information created by a conglomeration of scientists and edited by Richard S. Tyler, Ph.D. Topics found in this book include communication, hearing loss, medication and therapy. It teaches the reader how to sleep or focus on work while the noise is present. Part self-help book and part treatment information, this guide promises to deliver needed information without "hype and false hopes."
"Tinnitus: Questions and Answers"
This offering was written in 2001 by a psychologist, Jack A. Vernon, Ph.D., and an editor for "Tinnitus Today," Barbara T. Sanders. Dr. Vernon opened the first tinnitus clinic in the United States and brings his wealth of knowledge to the readers of "Tinnitus: Questions and Answers." A Q & A format is used to cover the causes of tinnitus and the different treatments available.
"Tinnitus: Turning the Volume Down"
Written by a motivational speaker, Kevin Hogan, Psy.D., and Jennifer Battaglino, this revised edition of "Tinnitus: Turning the Volume Down" was published in 2007. A former sufferer of severe tinnitus, Hogan describes how to use a multi-faceted approach to alleviate or halt the offending noise. This book is a good read for the person who needs a dose of encouragement and hope.
