Tinnitus is a continual noise in ears such as a ringing or roaring which is typically caused by damage to hair cells of the inner ear. Tinnitus is not a disease but rather a symptom that is the result of underlying causes that may include infections, foreign objects, or wax build up. This build can be as a result of allergies.

While it is difficult to measure tinnitus through medical tests such audiometric tests, it is often rated on a simple scale from slight to catastrophic based on the discomfort felt and the interference with sleep and daily activities. This condition is believed to exist in one out of every five people between the ages of 55 and 65.

This condition does not require surgical procedures. There are some simple steps that can be taken at home that can help with this condition. Many of these remedies are common sense practices. Changing your diet can affect this condition; there are items in your regular diet that may be aggravating this condition. Salt has the ability to build up fluid in the ears and may worsen this condition, as can alcohol, caffeine, and smoking.

If you have noise in ears then you should try to reduce the noises that surround you. Loud noises can aggravate this condition, consequently you may want to use air plugs in noisy areas. Certain sounds around you may be able to help you deal with the noise in ears.

Often this condition bothers people when they try to sleep, a neat trick is to turn on a FM radio to a space between stations and let the static play softly over the radio, this will commonly help you sleep. It is also common that the sound of the shower can reduce this disturbance. While it seems a little peculiar, a recording of shower sounds can help to reduce the problem.

This condition can actually be caused by grinding of your teeth. If you know you are a teeth grinder, try to be conscious of it and avoid it as much as possible. You should also consider an occlusal splint to help you stop grinding your teeth in your sleep.