TINNITUS - the perpetual ringing
About Tinnitus
Put simply, tinnitus is the perception of sound in the ears or head where no external source is present. Some call it "ringing in the ears" or "head noise." You may be new to the experience of tinnitus, or you may have been suffering with it for a long time. Perhaps you know someone with the problem. For all of you, we have plenty of informationthat will help you understand and cope with this bedeviling condition that affects 1 in 5 people. There are two types of tinnitus: Subjective tinnitus are sounds only you can hear. This is the most common type of tinnitus. Objective tinnitus are head or ear noises audible to other people as well as the patient. These sounds can be recorded using a sensitive microphone. Causes of Tinnitus
The exact physiological cause or causes of tinnitus are not known. There are, however, several likely sources, all of which are known to trigger or worsen tinnitus.
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Signal to Noise
Paolo Pietropaolo, 2011 Musicians and Music Lovers
Music is both magical and menacing. For many people, loud music causes tinnitus. Most at risk are music lovers who enjoy the volume cranked up on their MP3 players, home or car stereo systems or CD players. If you play or listen to music, you are risk. Many world-renowned musicians including Pete Townsend, Eric Clapton, Phil Collins, Al Di Meola, Liberty DeVitto and many others have become very public about their tinnitus in recent years. But tinnitus does not have to stop your music career. In ATA's June 2007 issue of Tinnitus Today Al Di Meola and Liberty DeVitto discuss their personal struggles with tinnitus and how Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) has affected their lives and careers. Visit ATA's music page for tips and news for music fans and musicians, tinnitus mentioned in songs, a list of musicians who experience tinnitus and resources and links to help you. |