Tinnitus, pronounced TIN-ih-tus or tih-NIGHT-us, is the perception of sound in one or both ears. Often described as a ringing, hissing, or whistling sound that ranges in intensity from very mild to severe. There are various conditions (almost always benign) that can trigger tinnitus such as aging, caffiene, medications, jaw alignment (TMJ), ear wax, noise-induced hearing loss, exposure to sudden impact noise, and other medical conditions.
However, discovering that you have tinnitus does not automatically mean that you have a serious medical condition. Tinnitus is a symptom not a disease and it affects more than 50 million Americans to various degrees. At least 12 million of those suffer enough to seek medical attention. General Hearing works with leading reaseachers in constant development of new tinnitus management devices. View our current product line.