{"id":603,"date":"2020-10-22T13:45:55","date_gmt":"2020-10-22T17:45:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wilmingtonaudiology.com\/?p=603"},"modified":"2020-10-22T13:45:55","modified_gmt":"2020-10-22T17:45:55","slug":"technology-tinnitus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wilmingtonaudiology.com\/technology-tinnitus\/","title":{"rendered":"Technology & Tinnitus"},"content":{"rendered":"

Known as an invisible illness, tinnitus is one of the most common health conditions in the U.S., affecting nearly 15% of the population<\/a>. 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 condition affecting your quality of life, you want relief. Researchers from the U.K. think they may have found a solution in an unlikely source \u2013 a smartphone application.<\/p>\n

What Causes Tinnitus? \"Man<\/h2>\n

Most cases of tinnitus<\/a>, a symptom of an underlying disorder rather than a condition itself, are caused by damage to the inner ear. Within the inner ear are delicate hair cells responsible for converting soundwaves into to electrical impulses, which are sent to the brain via the auditory nerve. When damaged, the hairs will \u201cleak,\u201d sending signals to the brain about sounds that are not really there.<\/p>\n

Chronic health conditions, ear problems, injuries and disorders that affect the auditory nerve or cortex can all lead to tinnitus.<\/p>\n

In addition to hearing a ringing in the ear, side effects of tinnitus include:<\/p>\n