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…
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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…
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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…
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