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Jude's question


Sounds to listen to

In Tinnitus products asked by Jude on 10 Nov 2007

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Topic
Tinnitus products
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The sound of a bubbing brook seems to be a favourite noise as it masks tinnitus quite well.

Could I suggest that a BTE sound generator be produced with this sound giving an option to the mundane shushing one that is the only choice at the moment.
Keywords
 BTE, sound generator, bubbling brook

2 Answers

I think the “shushing” sound you are referring to is “white noise” - this is broad band noise in which each frequency is presented at equal intensity.
Not everyone likes the sound of white noise, but for people who are given wearable noise generators (previously termed “maskers”) this does seem to be the only choice of noise available. However, there are many choices of noise/sound provided by bedside noise generators. These include: birdsong, ocean waves, summer night/woodland glade, and rain. In recent studies groups seemed to prefer the ocean sounds and many people disliked the heart-beat sound. Everyone’s personal preferences can be different. We don’t recommend that people wear any type of hearing aids (on their ears) at night time, as this is an ideal opportunity for people to give their ears a bit of air-circulation time, particularly if the person normally wears a behind-the-ear aid.

from RNID Web Team, 06 Dec 2007

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I find that birdsong works well for me.

But I agree the shushing one is a bit mundane.

from Tchae, 10 Nov 2007

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