Tinnitus is a symptom rather than a medical condition. When you have tinnitus, you hear a sound or noise even though there’s nothing in your environment causing the sound. You may hear a variety of phantom noises, such as: Ringing Buzzing Clicking Hissing Roaring Whistling Humming Tinnitus can occur in one or both ears. The sound may remain constant or come and go, and it can be loud enough to affect your concentration or make it hard to hear.

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Q: What symptoms develop due to a sinus headache?

In addition to headache pain, you may experience: Pain and pressure around your eyes Pain and pressure across your cheeks and forehead Achiness in your jaw or upper teeth Fever and chills Facial swelling Nasal congestion Yellow or green nasal discharge A sinus headache can also cause extreme fatigue.

Q: How is tinnitus treated?

Dr. Gergits examines your ear, learns about the sounds you hear, and may perform hearing tests, especially if your tinnitus affects your hearing. If he identifies a cause, your treatment focuses on healing that problem. Otherwise, Dr. Gergits focuses on reducing your symptoms. This could include cleaning wax out of your ears, prescribing medications that may reduce the severity of the noise, or using white noise to block out the tinnitus. You may get relief from a masking device, which is worn like a hearing aid and produces white noise. If you have occasional or ongoing tinnitus, call Sinus & Allergy Wellness Center or schedule an appointment online.