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Tinnitus

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Updated October 29, 2010

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Tinnitus is a very common problem that is often associated with hearing loss. Many people cope with it in various ways, and scientists and doctors are working hard to identity possible cures for tinnitus.

All About Tinnitus

Learn what tinnitus is, what causes it, how it's treated, research, and support for people who have tinnitus.

Readers Respond: Ways to Cope with Tinnitus

Tinnitus can be mild, or it can drive people up the wall. In this Readers Respond page, About.com readers share how they coped with tinnitus.

Tinnitus Masking

One of the most commonly used techniques to manage tinnitus is masking. Masking involves the use of sound to "mask" environmental sounds so that the sounds associated with tinnitus won't be as bothersome.

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