Quit Smoking
Smoking’s detrimental impact on overall health is well-publicized and documented, and the adverse effects include tinnitus. Specifically, it can cause the condition in two ways: harming blood flow to the nerve cells controlling hearing and acting as stimulants, known to worsen the buzzing, humming, whistling, and ringing sounds. Therefore, it makes sense to drop the habit of smoking, as it may reduce the undesirable effects of tinnitus. There are a few ways to do this, whether using the assistance of treatments like nicotine replacements or joining support groups.
In many cases, people have found success in going cold turkey, as it does away with the temptation of smoking more when compared to gradually cutting down on it. Depending on how long you’ve been smoking, stopping can be a colossal undertaking. However, it’s worth all the unquestionable benefits it brings. Beyond driving down, if not eliminating, tinnitus entirely, it can drastically improve your overall health.
