Can OTC Pain Relievers Cause Tinnitus?
Over-the-counter pain medication has been helping people for generations. But new research from the Nurses’ Health Study II may have linked the use of frequent painkillers with a history of tinnitus. Understanding Tinnitus Have you ever stood too close to Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart and heard a faint ringing in your ear for a…
The Truth About Tinnitus “Cures” Available Over the Counter
Being able to purchase medications without a prescription removes a barrier to care. But some products, like the pills, powders and herbs advertised as miracle tinnitus cures can be dangerous and provide little to no relief from that annoying ringing in your ear. Below is a look at the available tinnitus treatment options and why…
Underlying Causes of Tinnitus You May Not Know About
Tinnitus is a common ailment affecting nearly 20% of all Americans. A symptom of a disorder rather than a disease itself, tinnitus is the sensation of hearing a buzzing, ringing or roaring when no external sound is present. Understanding the cause of this phantom noise holds the key to its treatment. Tinnitus Facts There are…
Coping Strategies for Hearing Loss & Tinnitus
Tinnitus affects about 20 percent of the population of Katy, and many of those individuals also experience hearing loss to some degree. This is a double whammy of sorts; impaired hearing often makes the ringing in your ears more severe. Your audiologist in Katy would like to share some coping strategies to help those with…
Tinnitus Myths
Approximately one out of every five people in Katy and across Texas experiences tinnitus. This ringing in the ears can range from a minor nuisance that is only noticed occasionally to a constant distraction that interferes with all aspects of daily life. Regardless of where you land on the spectrum, odds are you have heard…
Can Tinnitus be Cured?
Did you know that nearly 20 percent of people in Katy, Texas and around the country report some degree of tinnitus? Me neither. Would it surprise you even more to learn that many of these individuals with tinnitus never actually meet with their doctor? This is because it is something most of them think they…
Tinnitus & Concerts
Concerts are one of the most common causes of tinnitus in Texas and throughout the country. Don’t let this once-in-a-lifetime event be responsible for something that will be with you forever – tinnitus. What is Noise-Induced Hearing Loss? Sounds are measured in decibels; anything over 85 dB can cause damage to the intricate workings of…
Tinnitus Retraining Therapy
If the underlying cause of your tinnitus cannot be determined, you are not out of luck. Your Katy audiologist is able to put together a tinnitus management plan to help you learn to tune out the ringing, buzzing, roaring, clicking or hissing you are hearing. So, have you considered tinnitus retraining therapy? Tinnitus Treatment Tinnitus…
Effective Tinnitus Treatment Options
Tinnitus refers to a perception of sounds when no sound is present. This definition is intentionally broad, as individuals experience tinnitus in a variety of ways. It is most commonly referred to as a ringing in the ears, but that is only true for a portion of those experiencing tinnitus. Each individual may hear a…