How Do Hearing Aids Help Manage Tinnitus Symptoms?
Tinnitus describes a ringing, roaring, whistling, hissing, humming or buzzing sound with no external sound source. Tinnitus is usually most noticeable in quiet places, like Fred Fletcher Park. While there is no cure for tinnitus, there are many options for managing it, one of which is hearing aids. The Link Between Tinnitus & Hearing Loss…
Stress & Tinnitus
Tinnitus is the sensation of hearing a ringing or buzzing that is not there. While common – more than 15 percent of the general population experiences a ringing in the ear – the type and extent vary from person to person. One reason for the difference may be each individual’s level of stress. Those with…
Scientists Reverse Tinnitus in Mice: Could Humans Benefit Next?
Somewhere in the neighborhood of 50 million Americans suffer from a ringing in the ears called tinnitus. That translates to about one in five residents of Morganton. A cure for tinnitus has long eluded scientists, but a recent, surprising breakthrough in mice has some excited for a potential solution for humans. What is it like…