If you have ringing, whistling, whooshing or buzzing sound in your ears, then you are likely to be experiencing tinnitus. Tinnitus is the perception of noises in the head and/or ear which have no external source. Symptoms can vary in intensity and type. Some people can live with the condition comfortably. For others, it can be unbearable, affecting concentration and sleep and ultimately, general wellbeing. Who gets tinnitus? Tinnitus is very common and is reported in all age groups, even young children. It is not a disease or an illness. About 30% of people will experience tinnitus at some point in their lives but approximately 1 in 8 will experience persistent tinnitus. Tinnitus is more common in people with hearing loss but it can also be found in people with normal…
