A Few Tips On Tinnitus

Answering some common questions about “ringing in the ears”

What Is Tinnitus?

Tinnitus is the sensation of sound in your ear when nothing nearby is making noise. You’ve probably heard it called “ringing in the ears.”

What Causes Tinnitus?

Tinnitus is often a side-effect of hearing loss and is also commonly connected to noise trauma and certain drugs that are known to have an adverse effect on hearing.

What Can Be Done About It?

Persistent tinnitus is treated through a combination of counseling and sound-generating technology that  either masks the tinnitus completely or serves to lessen its irritating effects.