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    Can Your Baseline Tinnitus Increase Because of a Slight Increase in Speaker Volume?

    I developed tinnitus in December 2024, and ever since, I’ve mostly stayed indoors. In my left ear, it sounds like the hum of crickets. I’ve noticed an interesting change. Between mid-December 2024 and mid-January 2025, I was mostly active at night. Because of that, I kept my computer speakers...
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    Air Travel: How Do You Handle Hearing Protection During Take-Offs and Landings?

    I need to travel soon, and I have reactive tinnitus. I’m trying to decide between a 1.5-hour flight and a two-day train ride. Two days on a train seems excruciating! I know the interior of a passenger train is quieter than that of an airplane, but there will still be a constant drone of noise...
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    Understanding My Tinnitus Spikes: Normal Response to Noise or a Tinnitus-Specific Reaction?

    I am starting to wonder if it is my imagination causing all this or if it is really possible. Recently, I had to go down to my house's basement to use the washing machine. The basement is also where the boiler is located. It is a residential boiler, but it is not state of the art or anything...
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    Can Manual Earwax Removal Cause Tinnitus? My Experience and Questions

    I have been experiencing tinnitus for almost a month, and it began after a very unusual series of events. I will explain everything as specifically as possible, detailing which ear was affected during each incident. About a month ago, I visited a hospital because I had chewing gum stuck in both...
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    My Tinnitus Has Decreased Substantially: Is It Going Away Permanently?

    I developed tinnitus earlier this month. I am still unsure of the exact cause, but it might be related to my job. I work in a factory with loud machinery. I do wear hearing protection, including earplugs and earmuffs, but it is not always ideal. My doctor also mentioned that I had excess earwax...
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    My Tinnitus Becomes Calm in Silence and Aggravates After Noise Exposure — Is There Any Possibility of Healing?

    I developed tinnitus a little over two weeks ago and am still unsure of the cause, though I have some ideas: Job-related noise: I've been working in a factory for a month. The environment includes loud industrial fans and grinders. From the first day, I've worn foam earplugs and earmuffs...