How To Manage Tinnitus While Flying
Many things can worsen tinnitus symptoms, including flying. Let’s examine why air travel can be hard for tinnitus sufferers as well as steps you can take to help minimize your symptoms next time you travel. What is Tinnitus? Tinnitus is often described as a ringing in one or both ears. However, some people hear clicking,…
How Is Traffic Noise Linked to Tinnitus?
Tinnitus is a buzzing, clicking or ringing noise in your ears. Tinnitus affects everyone differently, but it can lead to stress, fatigue, anxiety, headaches and more. Many things can contribute to the development of tinnitus. Recently, research has found a link between traffic noise and tinnitus. Tinnitus Risk Increases with Noise Levels Although anyone can…
Can Using Headphones Lead To Tinnitus?
Many of us spend a lot of time listening to music on our headphones, whether at work or walking through Santa Fe River Park West. While listening to headphones or buds responsibly is perfectly safe, listening at a high volume for long periods of time can damage your ears and lead to problems like tinnitus….
Why Isn’t There a Cure for Tinnitus?
An article published in the journal Frontiers in Neuroscience reports, “Patients want their tinnitus loudness reduced and would prefer a pharmacological solution over other modalities.” However, it’s an unfortunate truth that there is no magic pill that can cure tinnitus. That said, there are ways to find relief. What Is Tinnitus? Tinnitus is a ringing,…
Unusual Causes of Tinnitus
According to the American Tinnitus Association, “Approximately 10 percent of the U.S. adult population — over 25 million Americans — experience some form of tinnitus. Roughly 5 million people struggle with burdensome chronic tinnitus, while 2 million find it debilitating.” There are many potential causes of tinnitus, and identifying the cause of yours is key…
A Type of Glaucoma May Put Patients at a Higher Risk of Tinnitus
Tinnitus is often described as a ringing in the ears. However, it can also sound like hissing, buzzing, roaring, sizzling, clicking or other noise. Various medical conditions can make it more likely you experience tinnitus, including an eye condition known as primary open-angle glaucoma. What Is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a group of progressive eye diseases…
What Is Tinnitus Retraining Therapy?
Tinnitus is a phantom ringing, roaring, whistling, hissing, humming or buzzing sound with no external source. Everyone experiences tinnitus differently: for some it is only noticeable in quiet environments like their home, while for others it is loud and can be heard even in noisy environments like The Shed. While there is no cure for…