Tinnitus Overview
What is Tinnitus? Tinnitus, or a ringing in the ears, is a very common symptom affecting an estimated 50 million Americans. Though it is most often described as a ringing, it can also manifest as other ongoing sounds such as buzzing, whooshing, clicking, sizzling, chirping and hissing. Tinnitus most often develops with age and can…
Tinnitus Evaluations
Tinnitus can manifest as an acute symptom lasting just a few days, or a chronic or recurring symptom lasting weeks, months or years. It is often described as a ringing in the ears, but is also reported to sound like hissing, buzzing, roaring, sizzling, clicking or other noise. If you’re one of the millions of…
Tinnitus Treatment
The cause and effect of tinnitus differs from patient to patient and there’s no one treatment option that’s right for everyone. Before you can consider a treatment plan, you’ll need to see an audiologist for an assessment. If the underlying cause of a patient’s tinnitus is identified, treating that condition may relieve symptoms. In many…