Hearing Health

Millions of people hear a ringing, buzzing, or hissing sound that no one else can hear. This is tinnitus. It is not a disease itself but a symptom of an underlying condition. Most often, tinnitus results from damage to the inner ear, age-related hearing loss, or exposure to loud noise. Understanding why it happens helps … Read more

Yes, ear wax can cause tinnitus. When ear wax builds up and blocks the ear canal, it can change how you hear sounds and create a perception of ringing, buzzing, or hissing in the affected ear. This type of tinnitus is usually temporary and often goes away once the wax is removed. Ear Wax Cause … Read more

Some people who take hydrochlorothiazide report ringing in their ears. The question is whether the drug actually causes it. The short answer: yes, hydrochlorothiazide may cause tinnitus in a small number of people, but it is not a common side effect; it is very rare. The evidence comes from case reports and some clinical observations, … Read more

When a client with hearing loss has been fitted with hearing aids, the most important thing to know is that hearing aids do not restore hearing to normal. They amplify sounds and help you hear more clearly, but your brain needs time to relearn how to process those sounds. Patience and follow-up care are essential … Read more

Tinnitus can last anywhere from a few seconds to a lifetime. For many people, it fades quickly once the cause is removed—sometimes in hours, sometimes in weeks. But for others, it becomes a long-term condition. There is no single answer because the duration depends entirely on what triggered it. Some cases resolve on their own. … Read more

Tinnitus is the perception of sound when no external sound is present. It affects roughly 10 to 15 percent of adults. Many people ask: will anything help tinnitus? The answer is yes — multiple treatments can reduce how much tinnitus bothers you, even though no cure exists for most forms. Management focuses on lowering the … Read more

Tinnitus — that ringing, buzzing, or hissing in your ears — affects roughly 10 to 15 percent of adults in the United States. Dizziness is another common complaint, especially as people age. Many people wonder if one causes the other. The short answer is yes, tinnitus can be linked to dizziness, but it depends on … Read more

If you have ever wondered how to say “tinnitus” out loud, you are not alone. It is one of the most commonly mispronounced medical terms in the English language. The correct pronunciation is either “TIN-ih-tus” (rhymes with “tin it us”) or “tih-NYE-tus” (rhymes with “tonight us”). Both are widely accepted by doctors and audiologists. The … Read more

If you have ringing in your ears along with a stuffy nose and sore throat, you are not imagining things. Colds really can cause tinnitus. The good news is that for most people, this type of tinnitus goes away on its own as the cold clears up. The ringing is usually temporary and linked directly … Read more