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His body language was at least resentful when I explained how machinery like chainsaws hurt my hearing and caused tinnitus. I wasn’t in a position to delve into a conversation as I was explaining to his boss how OSHA requires him to provide protection for his workers. The boss man said he had...

In response to the fluid in your ears: Several years ago I felt my left Eustachian tube was closed and I had tried that holding the nostrils and attempting to blow air thing which, I have discovered on these forums, is the Valsalva maneuver. I had learned to do that from a doctor years ago but...

I have given earmuffs, good ones, and packs of 33 dB NRR foam earplugs to many chainsaw operators and yard maintenance crews over the years ever since I learned about hearing protection. Many migrant workers are happy to have jobs and don’t think about their hearing. I stop and give them the...

Joe, your description of Signia and notched therapy has really helped me. My tinnitus is similar to white noise but the basic frequency level changes, like early this morning I was awakened to the sounds of a high speed dental drill in addition to the white noise but all the volumes were at a...

I need advice please. I have to make a decision this week. I’ve put it off for three weeks as I tried to read everything I could in the subject. My ENT said the hearing aids are in order for my hearing loss and they will possibly help my noise induced and worsening tinnitus. I am seeing an...