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Tinnitus is the presence of ringing or buzzing in the ears or head. Between 10% and 15% of Americans have some degree of tinnitus. There is no cure for tinnitus, which is a symptom of other problems, not a disease itself. Progressive tinnitus management, an intervention developed over the last 22 years, is described. CBT for tinnitus is a component of the intervention program.
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Schmidt, C.J., Henry, J.A. Behavioral Intervention in Tinnitus Management. J Health Serv Psychol 44, 15–18 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03544658
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