October 24, 2012

Tips To Avoid Tinnitus and Hyperacusis

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Millions of people in the world experience noises in the ears that do not have any real source. The occurrence of this phantom noise is what medical professionals call tinnitus, more commonly called a ringing in the ears.

There are several factors that can cause tinnitus and one of side effects of tinnitus is an ear problem called hyperacusis which is an oversensitivity to different
Tips To Avoid Tinnitus and Hyperacusis

Ear Wax Causes Tinnitus

The presence of ear wax inside the ear is normal and healthy. Some people look at it as some dirt that needs to be removed or taken out. This is a common misconception among most people.

Earwax has a vital role in our ability to hear.
It protects our ear drum from foreign particles that may continue to go into the ear canal.
It traps the dust, foreign particles and water and prevents them from penetrating and infecting the ear drum.

It is not likely that earwax can cause tinnitus
What Causes Ear Wax

Why are My Ears Ringing After a Concert?

My Ears Are Ringing!
How do you know you’ve been to a great concert? Some would say that depends on how long it takes your ears to stop ringing and how long before you can speak at a normal level.

It has long been established that the loud music at concerts cause damage to your ears.
Many aging rockers are now dealing with deafness and hearing loss
Most artists now use ear protection when on stage.

When your ears ring or you hear a slight buzz after a concert, this is a form of
Why Do My Ears Ring After A Concert