As someone dealing with tinnitus, you’re acutely aware of those persistent phantom sounds—be it ringing, buzzing, or hissing—that accompany you through your daily life. As we head further into the summer months, many of us will be headed out to enjoy the sunshine (not...
Are you hearing ringing, buzzing, or whistling noises in your ears that nobody else seems to be affected by? You’re not alone: tinnitus, the name for that phantom noise in your ears, affects more than 50 million adults nationwide. It’s not a disease, but rather a...
Recently, I was featured on the local news to discuss the potential link between tinnitus and COVID. Stephanie, a tinnitus sufferer, experienced a debilitating ringing in her ears after having COVID-19. Tinnitus has made it difficult for her to enjoy life with her...
In light of recent tragic events in the community, I felt that it was my duty as an audiologist to talk about tinnitus. In this article, I’ll focus on three areas. 1) What is tinnitus?2) What can cause tinnitus?3) What can be done to make it better? What Is Tinnitus?...
Are you hearing sounds that people around you do not seem to notice? Sounds such as ringing, buzzing, roaring or whistling that seem to only be in your head. You are not alone. Nearly 50 million Americans suffer from burdensome tinnitus. What is Tinnitus?...
