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Tinnitus is ringing or buzzing in one or both ears. Reactive tinnitus is when average noises in your environment affect the intensity of your tinnitus symptoms. Nearly 10% of the U.S. population<\/a> has experienced tinnitus lasting at least five minutes in the past year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve experienced an increase in the intensity of your tinnitus symptoms<\/a> after a coffee date to First Watch, it may be time to talk to a hearing specialist. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Causes, Triggers and Diagnosis <\/h2>\n\n\n
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Average or low-level noises can cause an intensity spike in the loudness, tone or pitch of your tinnitus. Several triggers can cause a reactive tinnitus episode, including medications or stress. Reactive tinnitus symptoms can last minutes, hours or days before returning to baseline tinnitus symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The actual cause of reactive tinnitus is unknown. However, there is a strong link to hyperacusis. Hyperacusis is extreme sensitivity to sounds of low or average volume. According to a 2021 study, 80%\u201390% of people<\/a> with hyperacusis also have tinnitus. There is no test to diagnose reactive tinnitus. Your hearing specialist will make a diagnosis based on a hearing test, oral questionnaire and ear examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Symptom Management Options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is no cure for reactive tinnitus. However, there are a few symptom management options to help with reactive tinnitus. Your hearing specialist can help determine the best options for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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