{"id":5033,"date":"2024-05-23T13:16:38","date_gmt":"2024-05-23T17:16:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/speechandhearingassoc.com\/?p=5033"},"modified":"2024-05-23T13:17:17","modified_gmt":"2024-05-23T17:17:17","slug":"understanding-permanent-and-temporary-tinnitus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/speechandhearingassoc.com\/understanding-permanent-and-temporary-tinnitus\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding Permanent and Temporary Tinnitus"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Tinnitus is characterized by a ringing or buzzing in the ear<\/a> with no external source. It is often a symptom of underlying conditions rather than a standalone disorder and affects approximately 50 million people<\/a> in the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tinnitus can have several side effects, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whether your tinnitus is temporary or permanent depends on its cause. Some causes of tinnitus include hearing loss, ototoxic medication, ear infections or blocked Eustachian tubes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With hearing loss, the disruption in the sound transmission process can cause the ear to generate its own noise, resulting in tinnitus<\/a>. The permanence of hearing loss-induced tinnitus depends on the extent of the damage. Temporary tinnitus may occur after exposure to loud noise, known as a temporary threshold shift<\/a>, but if the hearing loss is profound and permanent, the tinnitus is likely to be permanent as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ototoxic medications can damage the ear, leading to hearing loss, balance issues and tinnitus<\/a>. Medication-induced tinnitus can be temporary or permanent, depending on the duration of use and the extent of damage. In some cases, tinnitus resolves once the medication is discontinued, but in others, it may persist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ear conditions like infections and blocked Eustachian tubes are common causes of temporary tinnitus. Ear infections occur when bacteria or viruses infect the space behind the eardrum, causing fluid retention and pain. This fluid retention can block the ear canal and lead to tinnitus<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Similarly, blocked Eustachian tubes may arise when allergies, viruses or bacterial infections cause inflammation and mucus blockage<\/a>\u2013leading to temporary tinnitus and hearing loss. Infection or Eustachian tube-related tinnitus will typically resolve as the root cause clears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Permanent tinnitus has no known cure. Instead, your audiologist will likely recommend one of the following symptom management options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are experiencing temporary or permanent tinnitus, contact Speech & Hearing Associates to make an appointment with one of our experts.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSide Effects of Tinnitus<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Causes of Temporary and Permanent Tinnitus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Hearing Loss<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Ototoxic Medications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Infections and Blocked Eustachian Tubes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Management Options for Tinnitus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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