{"id":1840,"date":"2024-03-08T14:36:34","date_gmt":"2024-03-08T21:36:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/advantageent.com\/?p=1840"},"modified":"2024-03-08T14:36:55","modified_gmt":"2024-03-08T21:36:55","slug":"can-allergies-impact-tinnitus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/advantageent.com\/can-allergies-impact-tinnitus\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Allergies Impact Tinnitus?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Tinnitus<\/a> is the presence of phantom sounds, such as ringing or buzzing, in one or both ears. It is commonly linked to hearing loss due to aging or exposure to loud sounds;  approximately 10% of people in the U.S. have experienced tinnitus in the past year<\/a>. For those with allergies, the presence of allergic symptoms may aggravate their tinnitus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Allergies are the result of the immune system’s heightened response to substances in the environment like pollen or pet dander. The typical reactions include itching, sneezing, nasal congestion <\/a>and swelling. These allergic reactions might amplify tinnitus symptoms due to the swelling they cause. This can result in the accumulation of fluids and increased pressure in the middle ear, which can negatively affect hearing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, the inflammatory substances and cytokines that are released during an allergic reaction could interfere<\/a> with the normal signal transmission in the auditory pathways, potentially giving rise to tinnitus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Strategies to Manage Symptoms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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If you’re dealing with both allergies and tinnitus, managing your allergies might also lessen your tinnitus symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may find the following approaches beneficial:<\/p>\n\n\n\n