Tinnitus can be addressed in ways that lessen its impact on your life. Effective treatment, which often depends on the underlying cause, can range from earwax removal, hearing technology, or sound devices, to medication adjustments, lifestyle changes, or interventions such...
Are there any new developments for the treatment of tinnitus?
Question: Are there any new developments for the treatment of tinnitus? Answer: Tinnitus – that buzzing, ringing, whistling, clicking or cricket sound in the ear that no one else seems to hear – continues to be studied by science with...
What is the ringing in my ears?
Question: How serious are the noises and ringing that I have in my ears? Answer: Unwanted noises in your ears is termed tinnitus. Tinnitus affects approximately one out of five people. It is a perception of sound often described as...
Is This Tinnitus?
Question: How serious are the noises and ringing that I have in my ears? Answer: Unwanted noises in your ears is termed tinnitus. Tinnitus affects approximately one out of five people. It is a perception of sound often described...
Musical Ear Syndrome
My Tinnitus Has a Melody — Is That Possible? You probably know someone who experiences tinnitus — a ringing, buzzing, pulsing, hissing, or humming with no external source. People often call it “ringing in the ears,” and it affects approximately 15% of the U.S. population, according to the American Tinnitus Association. But did you know […]
Read MoreTinnitus-Friendly Recipes
From sound-based therapies to mindfulness-based exercises, new ways to manage or reduce the sounds associated with tinnitus — a ringing, buzzing, or pulsing that has no external sound source — are being developed every day. Though there’s no cure, treatment...
Tinnitus-Friendly Recipes
From sound-based therapies to mindfulness-based exercises, new ways to manage or reduce the sounds associated with tinnitus — a ringing, buzzing, or pulsing that has no external sound source — are being developed every day. Though there’s no cure, treatment options abound. One promising option: nutrition. Recipes With Tinnitus-Friendly Ingredients A growing body […]
Read MoreTinnitus Treatment
Answer: Doctors have far more information about tinnitus today than in the past. Research has found there is help for reducing these bothersome noises in the ears or head and eliminating the negative side effects. Tinnitus is a symptom, not a disease. Therefore, we initially want to evaluate the whole hearing system to determine which […]
Read MoreIs there a connection between the ringing in my ears and exercise?
Question: Is there a connection between the ringing in my ears and exercise? Answer: Tinnitus, or noises in the ears or head, is common and affects 12% to 30% of the general population. In the U.S., about 50 million people report tinnitus and only about 20 million seek medical treatment. There is a marked difference […]
Read MoreWhere Should I Start If I Want to Evaluate the Ringing in My Ears?
Ask An Expert Question: Where should I start if I want to evaluate the ringing in my ears? Answer: It is essential to identify the underlying cause of your tinnitus (ringing in the ears) before devising an appropriate treatment plan. In most cases, there is something that can be done to help. Some experience full […]
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