Sound and our auditory senses allow us to relate properly with the world, offering a seamless life full of conversations and vocal expressions. But this simple, seamless paradise can be lost or altered, and the peace of hearing becomes turbulent. Such is the case of a person affected by Tinnitus. However, it is not the end of all things good…

Tinnitus is the persistent sense that you hear a sound that is not really there. This sound is most often described as “ringing in your ears” but people who suffer from tinnitus describe it many different ways:: whistling, hissing, whooshing, roaring, buzzing, chirping. There are countless causes that might provoke tinnitus, but they all ultimately point back to an injury…

Do you hear a constant “ringing” sound in your ears? Or maybe a buzzing, clicking, or screeching sound? While some 50 million Americans have experienced tinnitus at some point in their lives, only about 15 million seek medical assistance with it. Tinnitus is the #1 medical concern affecting veterans returning from active duty, above hearing loss. Some people who suffer…

Ringing, buzzing, hissing, and humming sounds are all descriptions of how various individuals describe tinnitus. Though it does not cause hearing loss, close to 80% of people suffering from tinnitus also have hearing loss, demonstrating that the two conditions tend to go hand in hand. There are many techniques used to manage tinnitus. Hearing aids are among them because they…