{"id":3393,"date":"2018-04-13T17:30:55","date_gmt":"2018-04-13T17:30:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thehearinginstitute.org\/?p=3393"},"modified":"2021-04-23T14:16:27","modified_gmt":"2021-04-23T18:16:27","slug":"tips-sleeping-better-tinnitus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehearinginstitute.org\/tips-sleeping-better-tinnitus\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Sleeping Better with Tinnitus"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Tinnitus<\/strong>, also known as a ringing in the ear, is a common condition experienced by nearly 50 million people in Louisville and around the country. While hearing a ringing is common, many also experience a hissing, roaring, whooshing or buzzing in one or both ears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Causes Tinnitus?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tinnitus is a symptom, rather than a disorder itself. Common causes include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Presbycusis (age-related <a title=\"Hearing loss | Heuser Hearing Institute\" href=\"https:\/\/thehearinginstitute.org\">hearing loss<\/a>)<\/li><li>Noise exposure<\/li><li>Impacted earwax<\/li><li>Otosclerosis (stiffening of the bones in the middle ear)<\/li><li>Meniere\u2019s disease<\/li><li>TMJ disorders<\/li><li>Ototoxic medications<\/li><li>Thyroid conditions<\/li><li>Head or neck trauma<\/li><li>Acoustic neuromas<\/li><li>Fluid in the middle ear<\/li><li>Ear infections<\/li><li>High blood pressure<\/li><li>Head and neck tumors<\/li><li>Blocked arteries<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tinnitus Complications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to hearing a sound that is not present, those who experience <a title=\"Tinnitus | Heuser Hearing Institute\" href=\"https:\/\/thehearinginstitute.org\">tinnitus<\/a> may also experience:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Fatigue<\/li><li>Stress<\/li><li>Sleep problems<\/li><li>Trouble concentrating<\/li><li>Memory problems<\/li><li>Depression<\/li><li>Anxiety and irritability<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Improve Your Sleep<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thehearinginstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/pexels-photo-545016-1.jpg\" alt=\"Tips for Sleeping Better with Tinnitus\" class=\"wp-image-7820\" width=\"480\" height=\"320\" title=\"Tips for Sleeping Better with Tinnitus\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Sleep problems are especially troubling, as sleep plays a <a title=\"Vital | apa.org\" href=\"http:\/\/www.apa.org\/topics\/sleep\/why.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">vital<\/a> role in your physical health and wellbeing. Below are eight tips you can try incorporating into your daily routine to help you sleep better even with tinnitus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Create a bedtime ritual that you perform every night.<\/li><li>Set a bedtime and <strong>stick to it. <\/strong><\/li><li>Clear your mind and perform relaxation exercises before going to bed.<\/li><li>Keep your bedroom as dark as possible. Light-blocking curtains can help with this.<\/li><li>Keep your bedroom cooler than the rest of your house.<\/li><li>Do not use electronic devices (including watching television or using your phone) an hour before bed.<\/li><li>White noise can be used to help block out the tinnitus. You can either purchase a white noise machine or utilize a fan, air conditioner or even soft music.<\/li><li>Exercise regularly, as <a title=\"research | sleep.org\" href=\"https:\/\/sleep.org\/articles\/exercise-affects-sleep\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">research<\/a> shows those who exercise sleep better<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t have to simply learn to live with your tinnitus. Contact your <a title=\"Louisville audiologist | Heuser Hearing Institute\" href=\"https:\/\/thehearinginstitute.org\/\">Louisville audiologist<\/a> today to get started.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tinnitus, also known as a ringing in the ear, is a common condition experienced by nearly 50 million people in Louisville and around the country. While hearing a ringing is common, many also experience a hissing, roaring, whooshing or buzzing in one or both ears. What Causes Tinnitus? 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