Right, tell me, what is the truth about chronic tinnitus? Let’s not forget that symptoms of chronic tinnitus can be discrete to each individual. Meaning that each sufferer with the hissing and ringing sounds experiences their symptoms in a somewhat different way than the next person. Therefore, definitions cannot always be corroborated.

Chronic tinnitus sufferers report in many cases, that they are prevented from carrying on normal lives, because of the level of noise activity that they are afflicted with from within their ears. This can result in the sufferer disliking their life to the point that they seek a cure.

Others are not so bothered by the extra noise, having long ago learned to live with the chronic noises only they can hear. Those sufferers that are less affected than many others, often manage their condition, and then are less likely to realise that relief can be attained for the condition.

The largest group of sufferers tend to have a common theme within their condition. Doctor’s are confident that chronic tinnitus can be linked to a causal moment in time e.g. exposure to very loud noise , or physical damage to the ear.

Many experts claim that chronic tinnitus is completely incurable, however, this does not mean that the sufferer is devoid of relief from their symptoms;

1. Avoid being exposed to very loud noises. Relief from chronic tinnitus can be achieved by prohibiting the loud noise from continuing. Of course, the hearing may never revert to pre-condition levels, but it is correct to claim that patients are able to manage their condition much better. Right, how is this possible? Huge relief may be received by the use of very simple, soft, disposable earplugs.

Don’t forget to pack a few earplugs in your pocket as you head out to attend a music concert, soccer match or a heavy metal concert. Singers and their bands routinely heed this warning by adopting the wearing of ear plugs, which are seen as part of the business. When working in and around the home, it is also recommended that ear plugs are worn. This includes regular tasks such as vacuuming and when working around washing machines, dishwashers, etc.

2. It is a legal responsibility for employer’s to care for their employee’s health, and protecting them from ear damage is no exception. Employees have been protected by health and safety law, which has been designed to offer protection to workers that are subjected to dangerous and stressful conditions or situations, such as loud noise.

3. Anti inflammatory drugs created from non-steroidal elements, are often used in cases of chronic tinnitus. However, in some cases these drugs have been blamed for aggravating the situation. Mainstream drugs such as Aspirin and even Ibuprofen have both been blamed for worsening the sufferers condition. It may be possible to substitute one drug for another, providing the swap was confimed safe by a medical physician. Chronic tinnitus relief may be achieved by the reducing of and even eliminated.

The author is hopeful that the knowledge contained herein, may be used by sufferers of chronic tinnitus, to such a degree that they may achieve complete relief from their condition.