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1. TINNITUS AND
SLEEP DISORDERS

2. WHAT IS TINNITUS?
 Tinnitus is a condition in which a person hears
abnormal sounds even when there are no external
sounds present.
 Tinnitus sounds ranges from –
 Ringing
 Buzzing
 Hissing
 Whistling
 Humming
 Clicking
 Roaring
 Sounds can stop & go, be soft or slow, or can even
become louder & faster.

4. SYMPTOMS OF TINNITUS
 Sleep disorders
 Hyperacusis (hypersensitivity to everyday sounds)
 Hearing loss
 Dizziness
 Difficulty concentrating or hearing in noisy areas
 Psychological and mood-related problems
 Trouble focusing
 Brain fog and confusion
 Speech problems, especially in children
 High levels of stress
 Anxiety
 Agitation, restlessness and irritability

6. WHAT CAUSES TINNITUS?
 Ear blockages due to earwax buildup
 Ear infections
 Allergies
 Natural ageing
 Meniere’s disease – it affects the inner ear
 Certain ototoxic drugs
 High blood pressure
 Diabetes
 Cardiovascular and circulatory problems
 Autoimmune diseases
 Injuries in the head or neck
 Otosclerosis – a disease characterised by stiffening of
the small bones in the middle ear.

7. RELATION BETWEEN SLEEP DISORDERS &
TINNITUS
 Sleep disorders affect the quality of life of those
suffering from chronic tinnitus.
 Studies show that about 54% of the people with
chronic tinnitus, also suffer from sleep disorders.
 Tinnitus sounds become more noticeable in a quiet
room, such as your bedroom at night than in the
busy daytime.
 One becomes more conscious about the sounds in
a quiet place because there is no external sound
ruling out or masking the tinnitus sounds.
 This causes anxiety & restlessness, thus
hampering your normal sleeping cycle.

8. 54%
of the people with
chronic Tinnitus
also suffer from -
Sleep
Disorders!

9. Tinnitus
is the cry of
Dying Ears!

10. HOW TO SLEEP BETTER WITH TINNITUS?
 Avoid a too quiet bedroom
 Use white noise to mask your tinnitus sounds
 Exercise daily to improve blood flow to your head
 Practice mindfulness meditation
 Use other relaxation techniques - like deep breathing,
aromatherapy, etc.
 Seek out cognitive-behavioural therapy - to help reduce
stress, anxiety & depression, and reduce insomnia & other
sleep disorders.
 Limit the use of earplugs – it will soften down external
sounds, thus making tinnitus more noticeable.
 Don’t ignore ear pain – ear pain are signs of tinnitus.
 Treat your hearing problems on time!

11. So Hear Better
& Sleep Well…

12. THANK YOU