Spotlight on the American Tinnitus Association | Ask the Hearing Doctors

[@randal_gibbons]

I have had tinnitus for 35 years after a case of encephalitis. I managed to deal with it pretty well up until two years ago, it got so much worse after I got covid. It is so much louder now and it is basically torture. I've been contemplating suicide because I cant see living the rest of my life like this. I would easily give an arm or a leg to be able to experience silence. I'm not the same person I was two years ago. It has ruined my life.

[@AscentAudMcLean]

Please seek professional help, immediately. There are ways to minimize your tinnitus. I'm sorry to hear how badly tinnitus has affected you.

[@AmreenaGul-ku7yx]

If powerful countries arrange a large study or research for discover a cure of tinnitus Success is possible plz

[@AscentAudMcLean]

Global research and a cure for tinnitus would be fantastic.

[@islamkhabib]

Sir i used earphone for daily 14hours for 2 months in 60-80db (i used beacuse i hv mental disorders and addictions and lack of knowledge ) now iam completely stopped using earphone sir does it can cause any hearing loss . If your answer is hearing loss will happen then it will temproray or permanent damage please answer sir

[@AscentAudMcLean]

If the sound levels were 60-80dB as you've mentioned, then your hearing should be safe. There is cause for concern when exposed to sounds that are louder.