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Tinnitus Affects 1 in 10 Adults in the US

In Hearing Health, Tinnitus by Christa N. Smith, Au.D., CCC-A

Do you ever experience a ringing in your ears that your just can’t seem to shake? It may seem as if it is coming from nowhere, giving you the feeling like you can’t escape it. This is the symptom of tinnitus, a phantom ringing of the ears which has no external source. While benign for many arriving and leaving quickly, …

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Recent Research Shows that 1 in 10 Adults in the US Suffer from Tinnitus

In Tinnitus by Christa N. Smith, Au.D., CCC-A

Tinnitus is the condition of sustained sound coming from within the body. Many people use the general phrase “ringing in the ears” to describe those sounds, but in fact, they take many forms. Some people hear ringing, but others describe it as whooshing, humming, buzzing, roaring, or even clicking. There are two main types of tinnitus. The first type—objective tinnitus—is …

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Helpful Tips for Managing Tinnitus

In Tinnitus, Tips & Tricks by Christa N. Smith, Au.D., CCC-A

Tinnitus is a ringing or buzzing sound that only you can hear. This sound may come and go, or it may be with you all the time. You’re the only one who can hear this sound, but you’re not alone. Millions of Americans struggle with tinnitus daily. Here are a few tips for managing tinnitus. What is Tinnitus? Do you …

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Why Are My Ears Always Ringing?

In Blog, Expert Information, Tinnitus by Christa N. Smith, Au.D., CCC-A

Although an estimated 15 to 20 percent of Americans experience persistent ringing in their ears – called tinnitus – it is still vastly misunderstood. In fact, many people don’t even know it exists! What is tinnitus? Tinnitus is the term for the sensation of hearing a sound in the absence of any external sound. That is, hearing a ringing sound, when there …

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Six Common Myths about Tinnitus and the Facts Behind Them

In Blog, Expert Information, Tinnitus by Christa N. Smith, Au.D., CCC-A

Despite the fact that over 50 million Americans are suffering with tinnitus, it is still vastly misunderstood. In fact, many people don’t even know that it exists. Tinnitus is the perception of sound where there is no sound. For many who suffer with tinnitus, it is characterized by a persistent ringing sound, but it can often present as buzzing, hissing, whistling, …