Why Do I Get Occasional Bouts of Tinnitus?
Tinnitus is a phantom ringing, roaring, hissing, whistling, buzzing, humming or other sound in the ear that has no external sound source. You may hear it in noisy environments like near construction sites or in quiet environments like the Wilmington Public Library during their Voices of Power events. If you experience occasional bouts of tinnitus…
Three Causes of Fluttering in the Ear
Have you ever felt as though there were helicopter blades or butterfly wings flapping in your ear? These sensations, also described as fluttering in the ear, are not entirely uncommon. Let’s examine three possible causes of fluttering in the ear, as well as treatment options. Tinnitus Tinnitus is experienced as a ringing in the ear….
How Caffeine Affects Your Hearing
Waking up to a fresh, hot cup of coffee is one of life’s great pleasures. In addition to helping you feel more awake and alert, many have linked the delicious elixir with an increased risk of hearing loss and tinnitus. But is there any truth to these rumors? Understanding Caffeine Caffeine is a stimulant that…
Underlying Causes of Tinnitus You May Not Know About
A symptom of an underlying disorder rather than a condition itself, tinnitus has long baffled experts. Hearing a ringing, buzzing, clicking, roaring or hissing in the ear can affect one or both ears, vary in pitch and range from a mild annoyance to a debilitating problem. Understanding the cause of this symptom can prompt you…
Technology & Tinnitus
Known as an invisible illness, tinnitus is one of the most common health conditions in the U.S., affecting nearly 15% of the population. Hearing a ringing in the ear can be sporadic or contiguous, range in severity and be in one or both ears. Regardless if your tinnitus is a passing annoyance or a debilitating…
How Musicians Protect Their Hearing
Live music is almost always played at a dangerously loud level. Both the musicians onstage and those enjoying the show from the audience need to take precautions to protect their hearing. Below are five tips to help music enthusiasts preserve their sense of hearing so they can enjoy the music for years to come. Wear…