How to Live With Tinnitus
Tinnitus is a condition where a person has the perception of sound in the head or ears when no external sound is present.
That sound, depending upon the person, has been described as a ringing, swishing, booming, whining, buzzing, clicking, or pulsing noise.
It can be very annoying and at times down right maddening.
The noises can interfere with your thought processes and your normal everyday routines.
It is especially annoying at night when you are trying to go to sleep.
The American Tinnitus Association estimates that there are 50 million Americans who suffer from this condition.
For some of them the condition is bad enough to seek medical treatment.
The exact cause of tinnitus is not known.
It has been related to damage to the microscopic endings of hearing nerves from exposure to loud noises.
(Loud noises such as music from stereos, concerts and IPods.
Other loud noises from heavy machinery or equipment can also cause tinnitus.
) Once those nerves are damaged, they cannot be restored.
Others attribute tinnitus to fluid in the ear, infection or disease of the middle ear.
Some medications, such as aspirin, have been linked to tinnitus.
In many cases, there are no specific treatments for tinnitus.
Most people just have to learn to live with it.
Some people find it helpful to mask the annoying noise with white noise, a fan or a radio with soft music.
There are some claims that the supplement Lipo-Flavonoid can be effective in treating tinnitus.
There are many ways to prevent tinnitus from occurring or worsening.
The most import thing is to avoid LOUD NOISES--wear hearing protection when you are to be in situations of loud noise such as machinery, loud music or if you find yourself in large crowds such as concerts or sporting events.
Remember, as of now, it is an irreversible condition, so protect your ears.
You only have two of them!
That sound, depending upon the person, has been described as a ringing, swishing, booming, whining, buzzing, clicking, or pulsing noise.
It can be very annoying and at times down right maddening.
The noises can interfere with your thought processes and your normal everyday routines.
It is especially annoying at night when you are trying to go to sleep.
The American Tinnitus Association estimates that there are 50 million Americans who suffer from this condition.
For some of them the condition is bad enough to seek medical treatment.
The exact cause of tinnitus is not known.
It has been related to damage to the microscopic endings of hearing nerves from exposure to loud noises.
(Loud noises such as music from stereos, concerts and IPods.
Other loud noises from heavy machinery or equipment can also cause tinnitus.
) Once those nerves are damaged, they cannot be restored.
Others attribute tinnitus to fluid in the ear, infection or disease of the middle ear.
Some medications, such as aspirin, have been linked to tinnitus.
In many cases, there are no specific treatments for tinnitus.
Most people just have to learn to live with it.
Some people find it helpful to mask the annoying noise with white noise, a fan or a radio with soft music.
There are some claims that the supplement Lipo-Flavonoid can be effective in treating tinnitus.
There are many ways to prevent tinnitus from occurring or worsening.
The most import thing is to avoid LOUD NOISES--wear hearing protection when you are to be in situations of loud noise such as machinery, loud music or if you find yourself in large crowds such as concerts or sporting events.
Remember, as of now, it is an irreversible condition, so protect your ears.
You only have two of them!
