Perhaps you have heard of “tinnitus maskers” and wondered why we would treat an annoying sound in your head by adding even more sounds to the mix.
“Tinnitus masking” is when other sounds are used to relieve the tinnitus sound. Environmental sounds can be used, such as water features and fans, or generated sounds, such as white or pink noise being played through a noise generator or hearing device.
The theory behind tinnitus masking is based on a few principles.