To treat your tinnitus, your doctor will first try to identify any underlying, treatable condition that may be associated with your symptoms. If tinnitus is due to a health condition, your doctor may be able to take steps that could reduce the noise. In some cases white noise may help suppress the sound so that it's less bothersome. Masking devices. Worn in the ear and similar to hearing aids, these devices produce a continuous, low-level white noise that suppresses tinnitus symptoms. Drugs can't cure tinnitus, but in some cases they may help reduce the severity of symptoms or complications..