Does Your Tinnitus Get Worse During/After a Cold?

[bianca81]

Hello! Im 6 months in with T and just when i thought I was getting habituated i got a cold about a week ago (nose /head congestion) and my T has been louder AND in both ears now (used to be right ear only)...is this pretty common? Should i expect it ro spike every time i get a cold from now on? Thanks and i hope this will quiet down soon for me !

 

[Sarah Russett]

probably. yes, don't worry about a plain old cold. most likely just the congestion making you spike.

 

[bianca81]

Thanks!!! Yeah it feels like it...im feeling better not congested anymore although my left ear feels a bit "muffled" and "full" and thats where T is worse now....its just frustrating when i was finally feeling "good" about T and moving on now im like great bot ears now and louder!!! But i will keep positive and hopefully will quiet down soon

 

[glynis]

A cold virus can trigger a Tinnitus spike and make your hearing down.
Using a mucous linctus and steam inhalation can help clear your tubes.....lots of love glynis