Understanding the Different Sounds of Tinnitus
Tinnitus is the perception of sound without an external source. While it might initially seem like your ears are playing tricks on you, tinnitus is a very real symptom, affecting approximately 10 to 25% of adults. While the symptom is common, it doesn’t sound the same for everybody. Let’s break down the different sounds and…
What Are Risks Associated with Tinnitus Where I Live?
Tinnitus is the perception of sounds when no actual sound is present. Sounds can include ringing, buzzing, hissing and other sounds, and tinnitus can have negative impacts on quality of life. Nearly 10% of American adults have experienced tinnitus episodes lasting five minutes or longer in the past year. Tinnitus has various causes and…
How is Tinnitus Treated?
If you are bothered by a persistent ringing in your ears, you are not imagining things – even if nobody else notices the sound. You are experiencing tinnitus, and you are far from alone! If you’re one of 10 people riding a bus, then it’s safe to assume that one other person is also suffering…
How To Know If You’re a Good Candidate for Hearing Aids
Experiencing difficulties with hearing, such as the need to turn up the sound on your gadgets or the struggle to keep up with conversations, could be a sign that you’re one of the 28.8 million Americans who could benefit from hearing aids. Despite this, there is a common trend of waiting more than five years…
Tips For Grocery Shopping with Hearing Loss
Hearing loss affects nearly 30 million individuals. Despite the prevalence of hearing loss, the difficulties people face with simple tasks like grocery shopping often go unnoticed. We often think of the visual nature of grocery shopping and overlook how it may affect those with hearing loss. Obstacles in Grocery Shopping Grocery stores are filled with…
Tips for Improving Your Quality of Life With Tinnitus
An estimated 10% to 25% of adults live with tinnitus. A life with tinnitus is often accompanied by stress, lack of sleep, poor concentration and more. Many individuals will feel the impact of tinnitus in their working and personal relationships. What Causes Tinnitus? Tinnitus is characterized by the perception of sound, most often described as…
Is It Tinnitus or TMJ?
Tinnitus is a ringing, buzzing, clicking or roaring sound in the ears. While its severity varies, constant tinnitus can often lead to irritation, distraction, headaches, sleeplessness and more. While there are no known cures for tinnitus, establishing its cause can help manage its symptoms. One possible cause of tinnitus is TMJ. TMJ is a type…
Is There a Link Between Tinnitus and Earwax?
Too much earwax can build up in your ears and cause a variety of problems, including tinnitus. Let’s take a closer look at how earwax and tinnitus are connected, as well as treatment options. What Is Tinnitus? Tinnitus is typically experienced as a ringing in one or both ears. However, others may experience clicking, hissing,…
Why Do I Get Occasional Bouts of Tinnitus?
If you experience occasional bouts of tinnitus in one ear, you have what is called sudden, brief, unilateral, tapering tinnitus.
Exploring the Relationship Between Sleep and Tinnitus
If you’ve ever had a ringing or buzzing in your ear after attending a concert or while enjoying a cup of coffee at Anonymous Café, then you’ve experienced tinnitus. Some people who experienced tinnitus only experience temporary symptoms that resolve themselves in a few days. However, others experience chronic symptoms that can last weeks, months…