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, or ringing in the ears, is a problem for many. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, it is estimated that nearly 15% of the general public suffer from some degree of tinnitus. So, what causes this condition and what can you do about it? What Causes Tinnitus? Tinnitus is caused by a person's exposure to noise. Most people who suffer from the condition have a variety of factors that culminate to cause the frequency of the condition and influence the severity of it. Common causes of tinnitus include exposure to constant loud noises at work (such as at a factory or construction site), leisure activities like concerts or listening to music, and those who use firearms for work or leisure activities. The frequency and severity of the condition is determined by the length of exposure to the noise and the decibel level of the sound when exposed. How Can You Prevent Tinnitus? The easiest way to prevent the onset of tinnitus is to wear the proper ear protection when you know you will be exposed to loud noise for a significant length of time. Even if you are already noticing the first signs of tinnitus, you can still prevent the condition for worsening by wearing proper ear protection in the future. How Can Tinnitus be Treated? Tinnitus is a treatable condition, though not currently curable. Depending on the severity of your tinnitus, there may be a range of treatment options that will help significantly reduce the presence of tinnitus symptoms. Some of the commonly recommended treatments for tinnitus include:
  • maintaining general wellness
  • use of hearing aids
  • behavior therapy
  • prescription medications
  • tinnitus therapy music
Therapy Music for Tinnitus For sufferers that want to reduce the amount of ringing in the ears just by listening to music, tinnitus therapy music can be the answer. This type of therapy offers customized music to tinnitus sufferers that will reduce the loudness of tinnitus they suffer from. Tinnitus therapy music works by finding the frequency of the ringing in your ears and eliminating the octave around your tinnitus tone. This will reduce the ringing that you hear, and over time may continue to reduce the ringing that your experience. The best part for you is that with the right technology you can use this therapy with your favorite songs to help treat your hearing condition. If you suffer from tinnitus, it can be an annoying part of your daily life. However, with the right treatment, you can reduce you symptoms and continue to live without the burden of constant ringing in the ears.