Tinnitus Buzzing, chirping, humming, hissing, roaring, and clicking, at times these sounds may become unbearable. The noise in your head will not go away. The term used to describe this common symptom is tinnitus. "Tinnitus is the perception of sound when no external sound is present; it is often referred to as ringing in the ears." (American Tinnitus Association) Statistics from the Head and Neck Center, P.C. indicate that there are nearly 36 million people affected by tinnitus; 7 million are affected so severely that they cannot lead normal lives. ...

• Word Count: 3300
• Approx Pages: 13
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• Grade Level: High School

Buzzing, chirping, humming, hissing, roaring, and clicking, at times these sounds may become unbearable. The noise in your head will not go away. The term used to describe this common symptom is tinnitus. "Tinnitus is the perception of sound when no external sound is present; it is often referred to as ringing in the ears." (American Tinnitus Association) Statistics from the Head and Neck Center, P.C. indicate that there are nearly 36 million people affected by tinnitus; 7 million are affected so severely that they cannot lead normal lives. ...

• Word Count: 3300
• Approx Pages: 13
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School