The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders claims that roughly 10 percent of the adult population has experienced tinnitus lasting at least five minutes in the past year. Tinnitus is not a disease but rather an auditory condition in which there is ringing or buzzing in the ears. Although it is typically a ringing sound, tinnitus can also be hissing, clicking or whistling. It may be soft or loud, high pitched or low pitched, depending on external sounds.
The noises we expose ourselves to everyday can have an effect on our hearing if they are too loud. Both loud and long-lasting noises can damage sensitive structures in the inner ear and cause noise-induced hearing loss. Because tinnitus originates in the inner ear, it often damages the sensory hair cells that are vital for hearing and balance.
One of the easiest ways to prevent tinnitus is avoiding excessive noise exposure. A great way to lessen your risk is defending your ears with hearing protection like earplugs. While you are in loud environments like concerts or health clubs, position yourself as far away from the source of sound as possible. If you are listening to music with ear buds or headphones, adjust the volume to a low level. The most important step you can take for your hearing is to make sure you limit your time in noisy environments and keep the volume down.
If you are experiencing ringing, buzzing, hissing or whistling in your ears, you may be suffering from tinnitus. There is no cure for tinnitus but treatment options are available to help people cope with the condition. If you are in need of tinnitus treatment, contact Better Heating Systems for a consultation. We offer both counseling and state-of-the-art hearing instruments that will help you cope with tinnitus.
To set up your appointment with Better Hearing Systems, give us a call at (318) 309-4727 and let us help you get back to your daily life!
