{"id":1859,"date":"2021-08-20T18:44:59","date_gmt":"2021-08-20T23:44:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tohear.com\/?p=1490"},"modified":"2021-08-20T18:44:59","modified_gmt":"2021-08-20T23:44:59","slug":"the-truth-about-tinnitus-cures-available-over-the-counter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tohear.com\/the-truth-about-tinnitus-cures-available-over-the-counter\/","title":{"rendered":"The Truth About Tinnitus \u201cCures\u201d Available Over the Counter"},"content":{"rendered":"

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<\/a>. Below is a look at the available tinnitus treatment options and why over-the-counter cures are dangerous.<\/p>\n

Tinnitus Treatment Options\"ENT<\/h2>\n

Those with tinnitus experience a ringing or other noise in their ear that cannot be heard by others and does not exist in the environment. In addition to a ringing, common tinnitus sounds include humming, hissing, clicking, roaring and buzzing. About 15 to 20% of Americans report occasionally hearing a phantom noise<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Tinnitus is a symptom of an underlying disease<\/a> rather than an independent medical condition. Besides hearing an unwanted noise in one or both ears, tinnitus suffers report their quality of life is also affected. This may include an increase in fatigue, sleep problems, stress, difficulty concentrating, anxiety, depression, irritability, headaches and problems with their work, family or home life.<\/p>\n

In order to recommend treatment options, your tinnitus expert will first try to identify the cause of your tinnitus. This may involve one or of the following:<\/p>\n