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Can Using Headphones Lead To Tinnitus?
Many of us spend a lot of time listening to music on our headphones, whether at work or walking through Santa Fe River Park West. While listening to headphones or buds responsibly is perfectly safe,…
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Why Isn’t There a Cure for Tinnitus?
An article published in the journal Frontiers in Neuroscience reports, “Patients want their tinnitus loudness reduced and would prefer a pharmacological solution over other modalities.” However, it’s an unfortunate truth that there is no magic…
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Unusual Causes of Tinnitus
According to the American Tinnitus Association, “Approximately 10 percent of the U.S. adult population — over 25 million Americans — experience some form of tinnitus. Roughly 5 million people struggle with burdensome chronic tinnitus, while…
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A Type of Glaucoma May Put Patients at a Higher Risk of Tinnitus
Tinnitus is often described as a ringing in the ears. However, it can also sound like hissing, buzzing, roaring, sizzling, clicking or other noise. Various medical conditions can make it more likely you experience tinnitus,…
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What Is Tinnitus Retraining Therapy?
Tinnitus is a phantom ringing, roaring, whistling, hissing, humming or buzzing sound with no external source. Everyone experiences tinnitus differently: for some it is only noticeable in quiet environments like their home, while for others…