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As an audiologist, I see patients suffering from tinnitus, which often coexists with their hearing impairment. The American Tinnitus Association reports that more than 50 million Americans experience tinnitus to some degree. It is reported that about 1% of the people who experience tinnitus indicated that tinnitus substantially affects their life.
Tinnitus is the perception of sound when there is no external sound present. These subjectively perceived sounds can be reported as a ringing, a buzzing, a hissing or a roaring noise. Tinnitus is not itself a disease, but a symptom of an underlying condition. It is recommended that the patients should seek medical attention if they feel their tinnitus is bothering them. In most cases, tinnitus is not a sign of anything serious.
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