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  'http://laksa103.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
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  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
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While it is commonly referred to as “ringing in the ears,” tinnitus can manifest many different perceptions of sound, including buzzing, hissing, whistling, swooshing, and clicking. In some rare cases, tinnitus patients report hearing music. Tinnitus can be both an acute (temporary) condition or a chronic (ongoing) health condition.\nMillions of Americans experience tinnitus, making it one of the most common health conditions in the country. The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) estimates that approximately 10 percent of the U.S. adult population — over 25 million Americans — experience some form of tinnitus. Roughly 5 million people struggle with burdensome chronic tinnitus, while 2 million find it debilitating.\nThere are two types of tinnitus:\nSubjective Tinnitus:\nHead or ear noises that are perceivable only to the specific patient. 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[Understanding the Journeys: Personal Stories of Managing Tinnitus](https:\/\/www.ata.org\/about-tinnitus\/understanding-the-journeys-personal-stories-of-managing-tinnitus\/)\n  - [Tinnitus Today Magazine](https:\/\/www.ata.org\/about-tinnitus\/tinnitus-today-magazine\/)\n  - [Sound Therapy](https:\/\/www.ata.org\/about-tinnitus\/sound-therapy\/)\n  - [Therapy and Treatment Options](https:\/\/www.ata.org\/about-tinnitus\/therapy-and-treatment-options\/)\n  - [Lifestyle Choices](https:\/\/www.ata.org\/about-tinnitus\/lifestyle-choices\/)\n  - [Tinnitus Health Newsletter](https:\/\/www.ata.org\/about-tinnitus\/tinnitus-health-newsletter\/)\n  - [101 Basics](https:\/\/www.ata.org\/about-tinnitus\/101-basics\/)\n- [Find Your Healthcare Provider](https:\/\/www.ata.org\/find-your-healthcare-provider\/)\n- [Research](https:\/\/www.ata.org\/research\/)\n  - [Research](https:\/\/www.ata.org\/research\/)\n  - [Current Tinnitus Research](https:\/\/www.ata.org\/research\/current-tinnitus-research\/)\n  - [ATA’s Research Team](https:\/\/www.ata.org\/research\/atas-research-team\/)\n  - [Research We Fund](https:\/\/www.ata.org\/research\/research-we-fund\/)\n  - [Road Map To A Cure](https:\/\/www.ata.org\/research\/road-map-to-a-cure\/)\n  - [Apply for ATA Grants](https:\/\/www.ata.org\/apply-for-ata-grants\/)\n- [Your Support Network](https:\/\/www.ata.org\/your-support-network\/)\n  - [Your Support Network](https:\/\/www.ata.org\/your-support-network\/)\n  - [Find a Support Group](https:\/\/www.ata.org\/your-support-network\/find-a-support-group\/)\n  - [Reach Out to a Peer Volunteer](https:\/\/www.ata.org\/your-support-network\/telephone-support\/)\n  - [Tinnitus Advisors Program](https:\/\/www.ata.org\/your-support-network\/tinnap-program\/)\n  - [Resources for Support Group Leaders](https:\/\/www.ata.org\/your-support-network\/support-group-leader-resources\/)\n- [Donate](https:\/\/www.ata.org\/about-tinnitus\/why-are-my-ears-ringing\/?campaign=596897)\n- [About ATA](https:\/\/www.ata.org\/about-ata\/)\n- [Healthcare Professional Tools](https:\/\/www.ata.org\/healthcare-professional-tools\/)\n- [Online Store](https:\/\/www.ata.org\/online-store\/)\n- [Contact Us](https:\/\/www.ata.org\/contact-us\/)\n- [Join ATA](https:\/\/www.ata.org\/about-tinnitus\/join-the-ata\/)\n\n# ![](data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)![](https:\/\/ata.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/ear-ringing1.svg)Why Are My Ears Ringing?\n- [Causes](https:\/\/www.ata.org\/about-tinnitus\/why-are-my-ears-ringing\/causes\/)\n- [Will My Tinnitus Go Away?](https:\/\/www.ata.org\/about-tinnitus\/why-are-my-ears-ringing\/will-my-tinnitus-go-away\/)\n- [Who Should I See for Help?](https:\/\/www.ata.org\/about-tinnitus\/why-are-my-ears-ringing\/who-should-i-see-for-help\/)\n- [Other Hearing Conditions](https:\/\/www.ata.org\/about-tinnitus\/why-are-my-ears-ringing\/other-hearing-conditions\/)\n- [Measuring Tinnitus](https:\/\/www.ata.org\/about-tinnitus\/why-are-my-ears-ringing\/measuring-tinnitus\/)\n\n## Understanding the Facts\nDo you (or a loved one) experience ringing, buzzing, whooshing, or other sound\/s in your ear\/s or head that no one else can hear? If so, you are not alone. You have tinnitus, an audiological and neurological condition experienced by more than 50 million American adults.\n\nTinnitus is the perception of sound when no actual external noise is present. While it is commonly referred to as “ringing in the ears,” tinnitus can manifest many different perceptions of sound, including buzzing, hissing, whistling, swooshing, and clicking. In some rare cases, tinnitus patients report hearing music. Tinnitus can be both an acute (temporary) condition or a chronic (ongoing) health condition.\n\nMillions of Americans experience tinnitus, making it one of the most common health conditions in the country. The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) estimates that approximately 10 percent of the U.S. adult population — over 25 million Americans — experience some form of tinnitus. Roughly 5 million people struggle with burdensome chronic tinnitus, while 2 million find it debilitating.\n\nThere are two types of tinnitus:\n\n**Subjective Tinnitus:** Head or ear noises that are perceivable only to the specific patient. Subjective tinnitus is usually traceable to auditory and neurological reactions to hearing loss but can also be caused by an array of other catalysts. More than 99% of all reported tinnitus cases are of the subjective variety.\n\n**Objective Tinnitus:** Head or ear noises that are audible to other people, as well as the patient. These sounds are usually produced by internal functions in the body’s circulatory (blood flow) and somatic (musculoskeletal movement) systems. Objective tinnitus is very rare, representing less than 1% of total tinnitus cases.\n### **Stay Informed:** Sign up for ATA Updates\n\n#### Contact Us\nAmerican Tinnitus Association  \n P.O. 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Please beware of any misappropriation of the ATA logo, image, or likeness endorsing any treatments or products that do not come directly from ATA or its official website. For any questions or concerns about endorsements, please contact us directly.\n\nATA welcomes support from all individuals and organizations committed to our mission. Inclusion as a donor does not imply endorsement of their views, affiliations, or activities.\n\n\\*Important Alert\\*: Possible Fraudulent Use of the American Tinnitus Association’s Name. We have received reports that an unrelated third party may be using the American Tinnitus Association’s name and phone number in connection with online product sales. The American Tinnitus Association does not sell products, and any such sales are not authorized by or affiliated with our organization. If you believe you were affected, please contact your bank or credit card company about disputing the charge. You can also email tinnitus@ata.org with any details you’re comfortable sharing (e.g., where you saw the product, seller name, receipt, and how the charge appears on your bank statement). This information helps us investigate and protect our community. Thank you for your vigilance and continued support of our mission.\n\nAll materials posted on the ATA website are subject to copyright owned by the American Tinnitus Association (ATA). No part of these pages, either text, file or image may be used for any purpose other than personal use. Any reproduction, retransmissions, republication, storage in a retrieval system or retransmission, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical or otherwise, is strictly prohibited without prior written permission. Submit our [contact form](https:\/\/ata.org\/contact-us\/) for general inquiries.\n\nCopyright © 2026 American Tinnitus Association. 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Markdown	[Skip to content](https://www.ata.org/about-tinnitus/why-are-my-ears-ringing/#fl-main-content) [![ata logo](https://ata.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/ata-logo-2.png)](https://ata.org/) 800-634-8978 - [About ATA](https://www.ata.org/about-ata/) - [About ATA](https://www.ata.org/about-ata/) - [Our History, Philosophy and More…](https://www.ata.org/about-ata/our-history-philosophy-and-more/) - [Mission and Core Values](https://www.ata.org/about-ata/mission-and-core-values/) - [Board of Directors](https://www.ata.org/about-ata/board-of-directors/) - [Scientific Advisory Committee](https://www.ata.org/research/atas-research-team/) - [Headquarters](https://www.ata.org/about-ata/headquarters/) - [Financial Reports](https://www.ata.org/about-ata/financials-annual-reports/) - [Our History](https://www.ata.org/about-ata/our-history/) - [Press Room](https://www.ata.org/about-ata/press-room/) - [Healthcare Professional Tools](https://www.ata.org/healthcare-professional-tools/) - [Contact Us](https://www.ata.org/contact-us/) - [News](https://www.ata.org/news/) - [Join the ATA](https://www.ata.org/about-tinnitus/join-the-ata/) - [My Account](https://www.ata.org/account/) - [Member Login](https://www.ata.org/account/) - [Logout](https://ata.org/wp-login.php?action=logout) - [Tinnitus Awareness Week 2026](https://www.ata.org/taw2026/) - [About Tinnitus](https://www.ata.org/about-tinnitus/) - [About Tinnitus](https://www.ata.org/about-tinnitus/) - [Why Are My Ears Ringing?](https://www.ata.org/about-tinnitus/why-are-my-ears-ringing/) - [Conversations In Tinnitus Podcasts](https://www.ata.org/about-tinnitus/conversations-in-tinnitus-podcasts/) - [Is There a Magic Pill?](https://www.ata.org/about-tinnitus/is-there-a-magic-pill/) - [Patient Tools](https://www.ata.org/about-tinnitus/patient-tools/) - [Understanding the Journeys: Personal Stories of Managing Tinnitus](https://www.ata.org/about-tinnitus/understanding-the-journeys-personal-stories-of-managing-tinnitus/) - [Tinnitus Today Magazine](https://www.ata.org/about-tinnitus/tinnitus-today-magazine/) - [Sound Therapy](https://www.ata.org/about-tinnitus/sound-therapy/) - [Therapy and Treatment Options](https://www.ata.org/about-tinnitus/therapy-and-treatment-options/) - [Lifestyle Choices](https://www.ata.org/about-tinnitus/lifestyle-choices/) - [Tinnitus Health Newsletter](https://www.ata.org/about-tinnitus/tinnitus-health-newsletter/) - [101 Basics](https://www.ata.org/about-tinnitus/101-basics/) - [Find Your Healthcare Provider](https://www.ata.org/find-your-healthcare-provider/) - [Research](https://www.ata.org/research/) - [Research](https://www.ata.org/research/) - [Current Tinnitus Research](https://www.ata.org/research/current-tinnitus-research/) - [ATA’s Research Team](https://www.ata.org/research/atas-research-team/) - [Research We Fund](https://www.ata.org/research/research-we-fund/) - [Road Map To A Cure](https://www.ata.org/research/road-map-to-a-cure/) - [Apply for ATA Grants](https://www.ata.org/apply-for-ata-grants/) - [Your Support Network](https://www.ata.org/your-support-network/) - [Your Support Network](https://www.ata.org/your-support-network/) - [Find a Support Group](https://www.ata.org/your-support-network/find-a-support-group/) - [Reach Out to a Peer Volunteer](https://www.ata.org/your-support-network/telephone-support/) - [Tinnitus Advisors Program](https://www.ata.org/your-support-network/tinnap-program/) - [Resources for Support Group Leaders](https://www.ata.org/your-support-network/support-group-leader-resources/) - [Donate](https://www.ata.org/about-tinnitus/why-are-my-ears-ringing/?campaign=596897) - [About ATA](https://www.ata.org/about-ata/) - [Healthcare Professional Tools](https://www.ata.org/healthcare-professional-tools/) - [Online Store](https://www.ata.org/online-store/) - [Contact Us](https://www.ata.org/contact-us/) - [Join ATA](https://www.ata.org/about-tinnitus/join-the-ata/) # ![](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)![](https://ata.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/ear-ringing1.svg)Why Are My Ears Ringing? - [Causes](https://www.ata.org/about-tinnitus/why-are-my-ears-ringing/causes/) - [Will My Tinnitus Go Away?](https://www.ata.org/about-tinnitus/why-are-my-ears-ringing/will-my-tinnitus-go-away/) - [Who Should I See for Help?](https://www.ata.org/about-tinnitus/why-are-my-ears-ringing/who-should-i-see-for-help/) - [Other Hearing Conditions](https://www.ata.org/about-tinnitus/why-are-my-ears-ringing/other-hearing-conditions/) - [Measuring Tinnitus](https://www.ata.org/about-tinnitus/why-are-my-ears-ringing/measuring-tinnitus/) ## Understanding the Facts Do you (or a loved one) experience ringing, buzzing, whooshing, or other sound/s in your ear/s or head that no one else can hear? If so, you are not alone. You have tinnitus, an audiological and neurological condition experienced by more than 50 million American adults. Tinnitus is the perception of sound when no actual external noise is present. While it is commonly referred to as “ringing in the ears,” tinnitus can manifest many different perceptions of sound, including buzzing, hissing, whistling, swooshing, and clicking. In some rare cases, tinnitus patients report hearing music. Tinnitus can be both an acute (temporary) condition or a chronic (ongoing) health condition. Millions of Americans experience tinnitus, making it one of the most common health conditions in the country. The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) estimates that approximately 10 percent of the U.S. adult population — over 25 million Americans — experience some form of tinnitus. Roughly 5 million people struggle with burdensome chronic tinnitus, while 2 million find it debilitating. There are two types of tinnitus: Subjective Tinnitus: Head or ear noises that are perceivable only to the specific patient. Subjective tinnitus is usually traceable to auditory and neurological reactions to hearing loss but can also be caused by an array of other catalysts. More than 99% of all reported tinnitus cases are of the subjective variety. Objective Tinnitus: Head or ear noises that are audible to other people, as well as the patient. These sounds are usually produced by internal functions in the body’s circulatory (blood flow) and somatic (musculoskeletal movement) systems. Objective tinnitus is very rare, representing less than 1% of total tinnitus cases. ### Stay Informed: Sign up for ATA Updates #### Contact Us American Tinnitus Association P.O. 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Readable Markdown	## Understanding the Facts Do you (or a loved one) experience ringing, buzzing, whooshing, or other sound/s in your ear/s or head that no one else can hear? If so, you are not alone. You have tinnitus, an audiological and neurological condition experienced by more than 50 million American adults. Tinnitus is the perception of sound when no actual external noise is present. While it is commonly referred to as “ringing in the ears,” tinnitus can manifest many different perceptions of sound, including buzzing, hissing, whistling, swooshing, and clicking. In some rare cases, tinnitus patients report hearing music. Tinnitus can be both an acute (temporary) condition or a chronic (ongoing) health condition. Millions of Americans experience tinnitus, making it one of the most common health conditions in the country. The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) estimates that approximately 10 percent of the U.S. adult population — over 25 million Americans — experience some form of tinnitus. Roughly 5 million people struggle with burdensome chronic tinnitus, while 2 million find it debilitating. There are two types of tinnitus: Subjective Tinnitus: Head or ear noises that are perceivable only to the specific patient. Subjective tinnitus is usually traceable to auditory and neurological reactions to hearing loss but can also be caused by an array of other catalysts. More than 99% of all reported tinnitus cases are of the subjective variety. Objective Tinnitus: Head or ear noises that are audible to other people, as well as the patient. These sounds are usually produced by internal functions in the body’s circulatory (blood flow) and somatic (musculoskeletal movement) systems. Objective tinnitus is very rare, representing less than 1% of total tinnitus cases.
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