The AudioNotch Tinnitus Treatment Blog

Please note: the following information does not constitute professional medical advice, and is provided for general informational purposes only. Please speak to your doctor if you have tinnitus.

One of the most common service-related health conditions of veterans is tinnitus, or uncontrollable ringing in the ears. Yet, they are not alone. Over 50 million Americans experience this condition. While it is a common otic issue, little is known about its treatment.

Based on the most recent studies, The American Academy of Otolaryngology has introduced a new set of guidelines for dealing with this condition. Comprised of an impressive group of ear, nose, … Continue Reading

Please note: the following information does not constitute professional medical advice, and is provided for general informational purposes only. Please speak to your doctor if you have tinnitus.

Tinnitus is a condition in which sufferers hear sounds without anything that might be causing the sound. It often manifests as a high pitched whine or ringing in the ears, but some sufferers hear a lower sound like a background growl or rumble. Some even report a sensation like a barely-heard conversation that can’t be made out. Whatever form it takes, it is usually unpleasant to deal with.

Side effects of tinnitus are varied … Continue Reading

Please note: the following information does not constitute professional medical advice, and is provided for general informational purposes only. Please speak to your doctor if you have tinnitus.

For many people, tinnitus can be a debilitating and frustrating condition. Characterized by numerous sounds in the ears such as swishing, ringing, or throbbing, it can also be diagnosed by a patient stating they often hear a clicking sound in their ears. Heard even when no external sound is present, a tinnius clicking sound can be caused by a variety of factors including infections, ear trauma, aging, and certain diseases such as Meniere’s … Continue Reading

Please note: the following information does not constitute professional medical advice, and is provided for general informational purposes only. Please speak to your doctor if you have tinnitus.

Tinnitus is a poorly-understood medical condition that presents itself as an unpleasant, distressing, and sometimes outright painful ringing sound without cause. It can cause insomnia, frustration, difficulty hearing conversations, and a host of other conditions.

Causes of Tinnitus

Sometimes tinnitus symptoms are caused by an obvious external factor; a loud explosion or a long period in a loud environment, for example, can leave someone’s ears ringing for several days or even weeks. This kind of … Continue Reading

Please note: the following information does not constitute professional medical advice, and is provided for general informational purposes only. Please speak to your doctor if you have tinnitus.

If I had to pick a song title to describe hearing loss associated tinnitus, it would be Huey Lewis’ Stuck With You. The song might not be a fit, but the title definitely is. Huey Lewis might even agree, as he is one of several prominent musicians to suffer from both hearing loss and chronic tinnitus.

A Sad Thought

Huey Lewis has brought a lot of joy to people. Songs like Workin’ for a Livin’, … Continue Reading