Hearing Blog

Have you ever experienced a buzzing or ringing noise in your ears – maybe after leaving a concert or noisy party? This describes tinnitus, hearing specific types of noises in one or both ears when on external sound is actually present. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 50 million people experience some degree of tinnitus and that 20 million deal with chronic tinnitus.  Tinnitus can affect everyday life in various ways....

Do you ever find that when you are finally in a quiet place finding time to rest and reflect a buzzing appears in your ear which seems to be coming from your own head? This is tinnitus and is incredibly common. More than 50 million Americans experience tinnitus, and nearly 20 million of those cases are considered chronic, according to the American Tinnitus Association. This makes up an estimated 32 percent of the U.S. population, according to...

Do you ever find yourself faced with a buzzing in your ears that just won’t quit? It can seem like it’s coming from nowhere which can be frustrating and create quite a lot of stress when it won’t recede. Old wife’s tales said that when your ears ring, it means someone is speaking of you. Today we know that this is actually tinnitus – the presence of a phantom sound with no external source. No...

Do you ever find yourself trying to relax at the end of a long day only to encounter a ringing in your ears? It can be hard to shake at night, interrupting your sleep and even following you into the next day. This inescapable ringing can cause chronic stress which increases symptoms, as well as making it difficult to concentrate on the task at hand during the day. If you’ve ever wondered what this ringing...