Nac and Tinnitus: A New Hope in Sound Silence
Table Of Contents Tinnitus, often stereotyped as a ringing in the ears, goes beyond that rudimentary description. The noises heard by people afflicted with this condition can vary from a buzzing, hissing, whistling, clicking, to a roaring sound. The severity and frequency can be sporadic or continuous, affecting one or both ears. While many of these cases are subjective, meaning the noises can only be heard by the individual, a smaller fraction is objective—audible to others and tied to circulatory or somatic systems in the body. The psychological and physiological impact of tinnitus is, for lack of better words, far-reaching. Ranging from disrupting focus, creating difficulties sleeping, to triggering feelings of anxiety and depression, tinnitus can greatly affect daily living. More so, individuals with severe cases of tinnitus often report a deteriorated quality of life. To reinforce this, a study on the effects of tinnitus revealed that 50% of respondents reported ...