tinnitus

In addition to noise trauma, anything from excess earwax to brain tumors can lead to tinnitus. Even some medications like aspirin, antibiotics and certain chemotherapy drugs can cause the condition.

More than 25 million adults in the U.S. have tinnitus, a condition that causes ringing or buzzing in the ears. An FDA approved device that stimulates the tongue, helped 84% of people who tried it.

About a quarter million troops and veterans signed on as plaintiffs in litigation claiming the Combat Arms earplugs manufactured by a 3M subsidiary damaged their hearing.

Ringing in the ears has been on the rise during the pandemic. Here's what to know if you suffer from it, and techniques to help quiet the bothersome sound.