Five Common Causes of Tinnitus
Tinnitus is a condition where you experience a ringing or similar noise in one or both ears. It’s relatively common, with approximately 10% of the U.S. adult population having experienced tinnitus lasting at least five minutes within the past year. While it’s not always possible to determine the cause, let’s look at five common tinnitus…
How to Cope When You Have Hearing Loss and Tinnitus
Hearing loss can make it difficult to navigate through the world. It can affect your ability to work and socialize and can also diminish your quality of life. If you experience tinnitus in addition to your hearing loss, it can make things even more challenging. What is Tinnitus? Tinnitus is a common condition that affects…
What Is It Like to Have Tinnitus?
Tinnitus is a hearing impairment that impacts 50 million people across the U.S. It is characterized by hearing a phantom noise with no external sound source. Below we review what tinnitus sounds like, what causes tinnitus and how tinnitus is treated. What Does Tinnitus Sound Like? Tinnitus has been described many ways, including: Ringing Roaring…
COVID-19 and Your Ears
Experts are learning more about COVID-19 with every passing day. Since other viral infections, such as measles and rubella, are well documented to cause hearing problems, experts have been paying close attention the impact COVID-19 has on the ears. Researchers in the United Kingdom have reviewed numerous studies published since 2020 on this connection; below…
The Truth About Tinnitus
Tinnitus is a pesky ringing, roaring, humming, hissing, clicking, whistling or whooshing sound with no external source. There are a lot of misconceptions surrounding tinnitus, which can hinder people from seeking appropriate treatment. Below we review common tinnitus myths and the truths behind them. Myth: Tinnitus Is a Disease Truth: Tinnitus isn’t actually a disease…
What You Should Know About the COVID-19 Vaccine & Your Tinnitus
All COVID-19 vaccines currently available can help prevent serious illness, hospitalization or death, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But with the multiple side effects many report experiencing after the shot, it is not surprising that some may be hesitant. Body aches and fatigue following the second dose are common; hearing a…
New Research Confirms Tinnitus More Severe with Hearing Loss
Tinnitus is a ringing, roaring, whistling, hissing, humming or buzzing sound with no external sound source. Though tinnitus is common – affecting approximately 50 million Americans – everyone experiences it differently. It can affect one ear or both and range from a mild nuisance to a debilitating experience. New research shows that tinnitus tends to…
Tinnitus Sleep Strategies
Getting enough sleep is crucial to your mental and physical health. Tinnitus, a symptom of an underlying disorder that causes you to hear a ringing, buzzing or humming sound in the ear, can make getting eight hours a night challenging. Below are our top tips for those with tinnitus to fall asleep faster, stay asleep…
Your Tinnitus Questions Answered
Even though about 10% of the adult population experiences tinnitus, it is not often talked about. Because of that, many who hear a ringing or buzzing in the ear are left with unanswered questions. Here’s a list of the most common tinnitus questions and answers below. What Causes Tinnitus? Tinnitus is a symptom of a…
