What Are the Different Types of Tinnitus?
Tinnitus is a sound in your ears that seemingly arises out of thin air. While many people describe tinnitus as a ringing or buzzing, the symptom can sound different to everyone. Not only can the type of sound vary, but there are actually two different types of tinnitus: subjective and objective. Let’s look at each…
How Manufacturing Workers Can Lower Their Risk of Tinnitus
The CDC estimates that 11% of manufacturing workers have tinnitus.[1] The symptom manifests as a ringing, buzzing, humming, pulsing or clicking noise in the ear that the patient can’t attribute to an external source. Tinnitus often stems from hearing damage. Your brain is used to hearing a certain amount of noise, which hearing loss can…
Stress-Relief Tips To Minimize Tinnitus Symptoms
When you undergo a stressful experience, your body releases hormones that increase your heart rate and breathing rate and activate your muscles. While occasional stress is unpleasant, it’s not usually a big deal. Chronic stress, however, can increase your risk of hypertension, heart attack, stroke and more. One lesser-known side effect is the development or…