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New tinnitus treatment now offered at the University of South Dakota

Lindsey Jorgensen, Ph.D., chair and professor in the Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders, helps a patient at the USD Speech, Language and Hearing Clinic.
University of South Dakota
Lindsey Jorgensen, Ph.D., chair and professor in the Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders, helps a patient at the USD Speech, Language and Hearing Clinic.

This interview originally aired on "In the Moment" on SDPB Radio.

South Dakotans who are plagued by ringing, buzzing or whooshing in their ears may have a new treatment option available.

The University of South Dakota now offers the Lenire tinnitus treatment device.

Lindsey Jorgensen, Ph.D., Au.D., is chair of and professor in USD's Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders. She discusses the types of treatments for tinnitus and how this new device works.

Lori Walsh is the host and senior producer of In the Moment.
Ellen Koester is a producer of In the Moment, SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.
Ari Jungemann is a producer of In the Moment, SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.