Tinnitus (TIN-a-tus) is commonly described as "ringing in the ears." It is defined as the perception of sound in the head when no external sound is present. In addition to "ringing," head noises have been described as hissing, roaring, whooshing, clicking, pulsing, and whistling. Ringing and head noises can occur in one ear or both ears, and can be perceived to be occurring inside or outside the ear. It can accompany hearing loss or exist independent of hearing loss.
A variety of factors including earwax blockage, stress, antiobiotics, and age-related hearing loss can lead to or worsen tinnitus. While it is a fairly common problem, there are many effective methods to treat or at least reduce the severity of its symptoms. Investigating its underlying cause, examining possible hearing instruments that "mask" the noise it creates, and counseling are all possible components of a comprehensive treatment plan for managing tinnitus.
While there is no known cure for tinnitus, hearing aids can help manage its symptoms. However, they are only one component of a comprehensive approach to helping people cope with this condition.
A hearing aid is an electronic device usually worn in or behind the ear to amplify sound. More than 1,000 different models are available in the United States. All of them include a microphone (to pick up sound), amplifier (to boost sound strength), a receiver or speaker (to deliver sound to the ear), and are powered by a battery. Depending on the style, it's possible to add features to filter or block out background noise, minimize feedback or lower sound in noisy settings. Hearing aids are either "monoaural" (a hearing aid for one ear), or "binaural" (for two ears); more than 65% of all users have binaural aids. 
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