Reflecting on Tinnitus Week 2025: Advancing Care with Lenire & Sound Therapy

Tinnitus Week (3rd-9th February) was an important moment in the audiology calendar, highlighting the challenges faced by millions living with tinnitus and the latest advancements in treatment. At Byrom Audiology, we were proud to contribute to this awareness campaign, engaging with patients and sharing insights into new treatment options—including Lenire Therapy, a ground-breaking, non-invasive solution designed to relieve tinnitus symptoms.

Tinnitus Week: A Time for Awareness and Action

This year's Tinnitus Week was marked by the release of Tinnitus UK’s “Ringing the Alarm” report, which exposed critical gaps in tinnitus care across the UK. The findings were stark: NHS patients are facing waits of up to three yearsfor ENT referrals, while private audiologists often lack sufficient tinnitus training. With an estimated 8 million people in the UK expected to experience tinnitus by the end of 2025, this report serves as a wake-up call for the hearing healthcare sector.

🔗 Read the full report here: Tinnitus UK Report

At Byrom Audiology, we understand how frustrating and isolating tinnitus can be. That’s why we are committed to offering effective, science-backed treatment options—and why we’re proud to be an official provider of Lenire Therapy, one of the most promising tinnitus interventions available today.

Lenire Therapy: A Revolutionary Approach to Tinnitus Relief

Lenire is medically certified device that delivers specific patterns of audio tones to your ears which aims to retrain your brain's response to the tinnitus sound. The aim is to provide relief from the discomfort and impact on daily life that tinnitus can cause.

Using a combination of tailored audio tones and gentle electrical stimulation delivered to the tongue, Lenire has been clinically proven to reduce tinnitus symptoms in 86% of users, with 80% experiencing lasting benefits for at least a year.

So, how does it work?

1. Customised sound therapy is delivered through Bluetooth headphones to activate the auditory nerve.
2. Mild, safe electrical pulses stimulate nerves in the tongue, which communicate directly with the brain.
3. Over time, the brain adapts, reducing the perceived intensity of tinnitus and making symptoms more manageable.

At Byrom Audiology, our experienced team ensures that every Lenire Therapy plan is tailored to the individual, providing expert support throughout the treatment journey. Byrom Audiology has been officially certified to provide Lenire Therapy and is the only provider between Scotland and Birmingham.

🔗 Find out more about Lenire Therapy: https://peterbyrom.co.uk/tinnitus-lenire-therapy

Frequently Asked Questions About Lenire Therapy

1. Is Lenire Therapy suitable for all types of tinnitus? Lenire is recommended for those experiencing subjective tinnitus. If you hear a ringing, buzzing, or hissing sound, we encourage you to book an assessment to see if Lenire is right for you.

2. Will Lenire affect my hearing aids? If you’ve been fitted with hearing aids in the last 90 days, we advise waiting until after this adjustment period before starting Lenire treatment. Once you begin Lenire, we recommend removing your hearing aids one hour before each session.

3. How effective is Lenire Therapy? Clinical trials show that 86% of users report an improvement in their symptoms, with 80% experiencing long-term relief for at least 12 months after treatment.

Tinnitus Sound Therapy: Managing Your Symptoms Through Sound

Sound therapy is an effective way to help manage tinnitus by using external sounds to mask, distract from, or retrain your brain’s response to internal noise. While not a cure, it can significantly reduce the negative impact of tinnitus on daily life and wellbeing. By introducing background sounds—such as soft music, white noise, or nature sounds—sound therapy can make tinnitus less noticeable, helping your brain shift focus and gradually habituate to the condition. There are three key approaches: masking, where gentle background noise covers the tinnitus; distraction, where the brain is provided with more pleasant or neutral sounds; and habituation, where repeated exposure to external sounds helps the brain filter out the tinnitus over time. Many people incorporate sound therapy into their daily routine using white noise machines, nature sound apps, music playlists, or hearing aids with built-in sound therapy features. The best approach varies from person to person, and at Byrom Audiology, we’re here to help you find the right solution. Whether it’s sound therapy or Lenire Therapy, we can guide you through the options to manage your tinnitus effectively.

Looking Ahead: Tinnitus Care at Byrom Audiology

Tinnitus Week reaffirmed the need for accessible, evidence-based tinnitus care, and at Byrom Audiology, we remain committed to leading the way. As the only certified Lenire Therapy provider between Scotland and Birmingham, we are uniquely positioned to offer this advanced treatment to patients across the region.

If you or someone you know is struggling with tinnitus, we invite you to explore whether Lenire Therapy could be the right solution.

Call us on 0114 419 1800 to book a consultation. Schedule your appointment online: www.byromaudiology.co.uk

Let’s continue the conversation on tinnitus care!