Tinnitus Articles

What is the source of that bizarre internal sound resembling continuous static or rushing wind inside your head? Why does this sound remain entirely imperceptible to the people around you? This localized head noise is a genuine physiological event, not a trick of the mind. Happily, you are likely not suffering from “phantom ring syndrome,” […]

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Ringing, buzzing, hissing, or humming in the ears is a frequent issue as individuals reach later life. This condition, clinically known as tinnitus, often leads to significant anxiety and mental strain for older adults. Even though age is a primary factor, distinguishing between age-induced tinnitus and other underlying causes is vital for effective care. Tinnitus […]

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For people who experience tinnitus, air travel can be a source of anxiety, as the flight might intensify their ear discomfort, enhancing the normal pre-trip jitters about reaching their final destination. The increased noise inside the airplane, variations in air pressure, and the anxiety associated with flying can all lead to a worsening or more […]

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Scientists still haven’t determined the cause of tinnitus, a ringing or buzzing in the ears. However, there is one thing that all hearing professionals agree on, you are more likely to experience tinnitus if you also cope with hearing loss. As you probably know, your age, genetics, and lifestyle can all contribute to the progression […]

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Tinnitus is an incredibly common medical condition. Tinnitus can become so extreme that it becomes a burden to live with for about 20 million people worldwide. This doesn’t even count the more common forms of tinnitus, which for most individuals can come and go without causing a major impact on their quality of life. Tinnitus […]

Read More… from Ringing in the Ears is Not the Only Facet of Tinnitus

It’s not unusual for people to have ringing in their ears, also called tinnitus. Some estimates suggest that 10 percent of people have tinnitus at one point or another, making it one of the most prevalent health conditions in the world. Even though the most common manifestation of tinnitus is a phantom ringing or buzzing […]

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In the movies, invisibility is a formidable power. Whether it’s a mud-covered hero, a cloaked spaceship, or a sneaky ninja, invisibility allows characters in movies to be more effectual and, often, achieve the impossible. Invisible health problems, unfortunately, are just as potent and a lot less enjoyable. Tinnitus, for instance, is an incredibly common condition […]

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Tinnitus often gets worse at night for most of the millions of individuals in the US that suffer with it. But what’s the reason for this? The ringing is a phantom noise caused by some medical condition like hearing loss, it’s not an outside sound. Of course, knowing what it is will not explain why […]

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You Know when you’re watching an action movie and the hero has a thunderous explosion close by and their ears begin to ring? Well, at least some level of mild brain trauma has likely happened to them. Obviously, action movies don’t emphasize the brain injury part. But that ringing in our hero’s ears signifies a […]

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Do you recall the old tale about Johnny Appleseed? When you were younger you probably heard the tale of how Johnny Appleseed journeyed around bringing fresh apples to communities (you should eat apples because they’re good for you and that’s the moral of the story). That’s only partially true. Around the end of the 19th […]

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