{"id":3788,"date":"2024-01-05T16:58:12","date_gmt":"2024-01-05T16:58:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pdxent.com\/?p=3788"},"modified":"2024-01-05T16:58:32","modified_gmt":"2024-01-05T16:58:32","slug":"start-off-your-new-year-by-managing-your-tinnitus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pdxent.com\/start-off-your-new-year-by-managing-your-tinnitus\/","title":{"rendered":"Start Off Your New Year by Managing Your Tinnitus"},"content":{"rendered":"
Tinnitus is a ringing, buzzing or other sound that presents itself in one or both ears when no sound is usually present. It can happen on occasion or be a chronic condition that has a negative, distracting impact on overall quality of life.\u00a0Roughly 10% of Americans, or about 25 million people<\/a>, have experienced a tinnitus episode lasting five minutes or more in the past year.<\/p>\n Taking steps to improve tinnitus’s effects can benefit several aspects of life. So, as you focus on wellness in the new year, you may consider setting a resolution to seek treatment for your tinnitus.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Tinnitus sounds can be triggered by several factors, including exposure to loud noises, stress, medications, degeneration of ear hair cells or other auditory conditions. In its early stages, tinnitus can be debilitating and may distract from other life activities. If you experience tinnitus<\/a>, you may have experienced the following symptoms:<\/p>\n Tinnitus can have a negative effect on your life, but it doesn\u2019t have to. Adapting to tinnitus is one of the first steps in reacting to it. You should see a doctor to ensure your tinnitus isn\u2019t caused by an underlying medical condition, and if you don\u2019t, managing your tinnitus symptoms can yield positive results.<\/p>\n Resolve to seek options for yourself by exploring the following symptom management options in 2024:<\/p>\n Although there is no set treatment or cure for tinnitus, symptom management is still crucial for overall well-being. A hearing specialist can assist you with managing symptoms and finding what works best for you. To learn more or schedule an appointment, contact PDX ENT<\/span>.<\/p>\nNegative Effects of Tinnitus<\/h2>\n
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