Exploring the diverse sounds of tinnitus, the chapter delves into its causes such as hearing loss and loud noises. It also elucidates on the biological processes underlying the manifestation of tinnitus in the brain.
It’s thought that about 15% of us are affected by tinnitus, and despite its potentially debilitating impact on mental health and quality of life, there isn’t any cure for the condition. Madeleine Finlay speaks to John, who has used CBT techniques to learn to live well with his tinnitus, and Dr Lucy Handscomb, a tinnitus researcher who is involved in trialling a new app that could hold promise for sufferers.. Help support our independent journalism at
theguardian.com/sciencepod