For people living with<unk> , there are several management options that can improve the ability to communicate. These options include counseling, amplification, and other assisted listening devices, such as frequency modulation (FM) systems. FM systems can enhance the use of<unk>  aids and overcome the effects of poor listening conditions because the signal is sent from the microphone worn by the speaker directly to the listener. The prognosis has improved with the recent advancements in digital<unk>  aid technology, such as directional microphones, open-fit<unk>  aids, and more advanced algorithms.<unk>  aids can mask or cover up the tinnitus, and many with<unk>  loss and tinnitus find relief by using<unk>  aids. Though there is no cure or agreed-upon treatment for tinnitus, some drugs have been shown to provide temporary reduction of tinnitus. Other treatments for tinnitus include cognitive-behavioral therapy, biofeedback, and electrical stimulation. Annual audiological evaluations are recommended to monitor any changes in a patient's<unk>  and to modify<unk> -aid prescriptions. A systematic-review conducted by the American Academy of Audiology Task Force On the Health-Related Quality of Life Benefits of Amplification in Adults found the use of<unk>  aids to increase quality of life. The review pertained to adults who experienced sensorineural<unk>  loss, which can be caused by excessive, loud<unk> .
Noise-induced hearing loss
Vibroacoustic disease
Conductive hearing loss
Cochlear hydrops
Nasodigitoacoustic syndrome
Musical ear syndrome
Autoimmune inner ear disease
Sensorineural hearing loss