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<\/p>\nRoughly one in five Americans experience tinnitus, the perception of noise in the ears frequently compared to a ringing sound. Many factors contribute to tinnitus; now, we can add COVID-19, thanks to a recent study from Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge, England.<\/p>\n
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The study, which looked at 3,103 people with tinnitus from 48 countries, found that 40% of COVID-19 patients experienced an increase in tinnitus symptoms.<\/p>\n
While the majority studied in Cambridge had already been diagnosed with tinnitus, a small number appeared to have developed symptoms due to the coronavirus, leading researchers to speculate that tinnitus may be an additional, though somewhat rare, symptom of COVID-19.<\/p>\n
Social distancing was another contributing factor to increased symptoms. 46% of UK patients and 29% of North American patients reported increased tinnitus symptoms after having their work and lifestyle routines disrupted. Stress, loneliness and difficulty sleeping made tinnitus more bothersome for 32% of respondents.<\/p>\n
Other factors mentioned by participants that exacerbated tinnitus symptoms include increased video calls, noisier home environments, homeschooling and increased coffee and alcohol consumption.<\/p>\n
\u201cSome of the changes brought about by COVID-19 appear to have had a negative impact on the lives of people with tinnitus, and participants in this study reported that COVID-19 symptoms are worsening or, in some cases, even initiating tinnitus and hearing loss,\u201d explained Dr. Eldre Beukes, a research fellow at ARU and Lamar University in Texas and lead author of the study.<\/p>\n
San Francisco Audiology offers a Tinnitus Relief Program for people with normal hearing and bothersome tinnitus. Through the program, people can borrow ear-level sound generators for up to six months to help with their tinnitus and may choose to keep them afterward if still needed.<\/p>\n
For those with tinnitus and hearing loss, hearing devices are often an effective solution. Many newer hearing device models have built-in features designed to reduce tinnitus.<\/p>\n
For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call us at (415) 362-2901.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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