"Understanding Tinnitus: From Viral Cures to Seeking Medical Advice"

Tinnitus, a condition affecting approximately 50 million people in the U.S., can be caused by noise-induced hearing loss and has no known cure. Seeking help from an audiologist for a hearing test and considering treatments like hearing aids and cognitive behavioral therapy can help manage the condition's impact on mental health. Prevention strategies include limiting exposure to loud noise, wearing hearing protection, getting regular hearing tests, and avoiding total silence by using white or brown noise to drown out the ringing.