A question I come across quite frequently is whether it is advisable to go on holiday with a tinnitus. Many people fear apparently that it could get aggravated. According to my own experience and those of others I have spoken to, this is an unfounded fear. On the contrary, in many cases the holiday will have a positive effect due to the generally relaxing nature of a holiday and the fact that, with the new environment, one does not concentrate so much on the condition. Still, one should obviously take some precautions and also avoid overly loud environments on holiday (or use earplugs in corresponding situations). Flying by airplane is usually not a problem either, but also here one might want to use earplugs in order to reduce the engine noise (there are also special earplugs called 'Earplanes' that help to reduce the pressure equalization problems (fullness in the ears) which some people have during flights).
Thomas
Thomas
Posted on Sunday, May 20. 2012
Posted on Sunday, May 20. 2012
Yes, doctors won't be able to help much here. You have to to take matters into your own hand by adopting corresponding long-term measures. These are too numerous to mention in a couple of sentences (and they might anyway depend on the individual case to some extent), but have a look through the other entries in this blog and/or see my page Tinnitus Advice and Tips for a Treatment and Cure. You can also try my Tinnitus Forum for more information.
Thomas