{"id":9844,"date":"2022-01-19T16:11:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-20T00:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/househearing.com\/?p=9844"},"modified":"2023-05-17T11:33:57","modified_gmt":"2023-05-17T18:33:57","slug":"tips-for-traveling-with-tinnitus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/househearing.com\/tips-for-traveling-with-tinnitus\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Traveling with Tinnitus"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Do you experience the ringing, roaring, hissing, whistling, buzzing or humming sounds in your ears known as tinnitus? Even if your tinnitus is well-managed, you may experience a spike in symptoms while traveling. This is because traveling is often a stressful experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re worried about experiencing tinnitus spikes on your next family vacation, we\u2019ve compiled some tips for you to help you manage your symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jet lag is the feeling of sleeplessness, fatigue, trouble concentrating, mood changes, stomach issues and a general feeling of being unwell that comes when traveling from one time zone to another. Because lack of sleep can cause tinnitus spikes, you should be prepared to combat the effects of jet lag on your trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Melatonin is a hormone that the brain creates which tells your body when it\u2019s time to sleep. You can purchase melatonin supplements over the counter from Echo Park Pharmacy<\/a> and take one when you get to your destination to help you catch up on sleep. Note that you shouldn\u2019t start any new medications or supplements without first consulting your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another trigger for tinnitus spikes is barotrauma, also known as airplane ear<\/a>. Barotrauma is caused by rapid changes in air pressure, which can happen when taking off or landing in an airplane or when driving through the mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can invest in pressure-equalizing earplugs, which use special filters to equalize air pressure more gradually. You can find these at your audiologist\u2019s office, online or in an airport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not only can loud sounds cause noise-induced hearing loss<\/a>, they can also trigger a tinnitus spike. This can occur whether you\u2019re attending a loud concert or walking through a bustling city.<\/p>\n\n\n\nUse Pressure-Equalizing Earplugs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Wear Hearing Protection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n