{"id":2764,"date":"2024-04-05T12:41:09","date_gmt":"2024-04-05T18:41:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southvalleyent.com\/?p=2764"},"modified":"2024-04-05T12:41:11","modified_gmt":"2024-04-05T18:41:11","slug":"can-allergies-impact-tinnitus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southvalleyent.com\/can-allergies-impact-tinnitus\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Allergies Impact Tinnitus?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Tinnitus, characterized by hearing noises such as ringing or buzzing without an external source, affects approximately <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nidcd.nih.gov\/health\/statistics\/quick-statistics-hearing#:~:text=Approximately%2015%25%20of%20American%20adults,over%20report%20some%20trouble%20hearing.&amp;text=Among%20adults%20ages%2020%2D69,in%20the%202011%2D2012%20period.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">10% of the U.S. population annually<\/a>. Tinnitus is often associated with hearing loss or exposure to loud noises and can be exacerbated by allergies as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Allergic reactions are triggered by the immune system&#8217;s response to environmental substances like pollen or pet dander and can lead to symptoms such as itching, sneezing and nasal congestion. These reactions may worsen tinnitus symptoms because they cause swelling and fluid accumulation in the middle ear. This increases pressure and can potentially impact hearing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Effective Strategies for Managing Allergy-Related Tinnitus<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1254\" height=\"836\" src=\"https:\/\/southvalleyent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Woman-holds-ear-outside.jpg\" alt=\"Woman holds ear outside\" class=\"wp-image-2767\" style=\"width:522px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/southvalleyent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Woman-holds-ear-outside.jpg 1254w, https:\/\/southvalleyent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Woman-holds-ear-outside-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1254px) 100vw, 1254px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>For individuals experiencing both allergies and tinnitus, <a href=\"https:\/\/southvalleyent.com\/allergist\/allergy-symptoms\/\">addressing allergy symptoms<\/a> may also alleviate tinnitus. Consider adopting the following measures:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/southvalleyent.com\/allergist\/allergy-types\/\">Know and avoid your allergies:<\/a><\/strong> Undergo allergy testing with an ENT or allergist to determine your specific allergens and avoid them when possible. For example, if pollen is a trigger, limit outdoor activities like walks through Union Park during allergy season.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Allergy medications:<\/strong> Utilize over-the-counter or prescription medications designed to combat allergies, which can help reduce inflammation and other allergy-related symptoms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stress management techniques:<\/strong> Since stress can amplify tinnitus, incorporating stress reduction strategies into your daily routine may decrease tinnitus episodes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hearing protection:<\/strong> Protect your ears from loud noises and keep the volume low on personal audio devices. Regular hearing evaluations can help maintain optimal hearing health.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When to See a Doctor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your tinnitus becomes bothersome or is accompanied by hearing loss, vertigo or ear pain, consult a hearing specialist. They can conduct a thorough evaluation to identify the underlying cause of your tinnitus and recommend appropriate treatment options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For those struggling with tinnitus and allergies, seeing a doctor can make a significant difference in taking control of your allergies. Schedule an appointment with South Valley Ear Nose &#038; Throat &#8211; West Jordan today to learn more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tinnitus, characterized by hearing noises such as ringing or buzzing without an external source, affects approximately 10% of the U.S. population annually. Tinnitus is often associated with hearing loss or exposure to loud noises and can be exacerbated by allergies as well. Allergic reactions are triggered by the immune system&#8217;s response to environmental substances like&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2767,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[50,55],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2764","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-allergy-2","category-tinnitus"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/southvalleyent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2764"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/southvalleyent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/southvalleyent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southvalleyent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southvalleyent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2764"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/southvalleyent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2764\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2768,"href":"https:\/\/southvalleyent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2764\/revisions\/2768"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southvalleyent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2767"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/southvalleyent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2764"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southvalleyent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2764"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southvalleyent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2764"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}