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Tinnitus can manifest as an acute symptom lasting just a few days, or a chronic or recurring symptom lasting weeks, months or years. It is often described as a ringing in the ears, but is also reported to sound like hissing, buzzing, roaring, sizzling, clicking or other noise. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re one of the five percent of Americans suffering from tinnitus that is “moderately to significantly annoying,” it\u2019s a great idea to visit a hearing specialist for an evaluation. Our top team of audiologists is equipped with many tools and strategies to help patients with tinnitus, but first we need to assess your condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to Expect During a Tinnitus Evaluation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are several goals we hope to accomplish when we evaluate a tinnitus patient:<\/p>\n\n\n\n