Complementary and integrative treatments: tinnitus

Abstract

This article discusses the use of an integrative approach to treating tinnitus. The authors begin with a discussion of their approach to tinnitus patients, followed by a detailed look at the physiology of tinnitus and several theories of its mechanism. The many viable options for tinnitus relief are discussed, including sound therapies, Western medical approaches, and herbal and traditional medicines that can be used as integrative and complementary treatments. It concludes with a reminder that a variety of treatment options are available to tinnitus patients to help them take control of their symptoms.