Can Tinnitus Be Temporary?

At times, certain factors may lead to temporary perception of sounds in your ears.

• Exposure to loud sounds: Attending a loud music concert or having a night out at a bar may cause temporary tinnitus, which lasts only a day or two. When this happens, it typically causes temporary hearing loss. That said, if you listen to music at a high volume for long hours, or work in a very noisy environment, the constant exposure to loud sounds could trigger permanent hearing loss, and often chronic tinnitus as well.

• Medications: High doses of certain medications are known to cause acute, short-lived tinnitus that usually lasts for the duration of your drug usage. Once the patient stops taking the medication, the tinnitus almost completely vanishes. However, in cases of certain ‘ototoxic drugs’ the ringing may or may not completely stop, even after you stop using the medication. Consult with your Physician or Pharmacist if you think your tinnitus may be caused by one of your current medications.

• Allergies: Is it true that allergies can cause hearing loss and tinnitus? From seasonal changes and environmental factors, to food or insect bites, there are various reasons that may bring on an allergic reaction within your body. Many of these allergies can impact your outer, middle or inner ear; causing:
  • itching or swelling of the ear canal
  • a feeling of fullness or clogged ears
  • build-up of fluid pressure in the ears

Any such itching, swelling, ear pain or ear pressure could trigger temporary tinnitus and hearing loss. Once your allergic reaction subsides, the sounds in your ear should also go away and your hearing should be restored.

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