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Humming in the Ear

Man covering his ears while experiencing humming in the ear and tinnitus symptoms.

If you keep noticing a low humming or droning sound in your ear, one that no one around you seems to hear, it is natural to wonder what it is and whether it matters. This kind of hum is a very common experience, and in most cases it is a form of tinnitus.

Is a Whooshing Sound in the Ear Dangerous?

Woman holding her ear while listening, illustrating concern about a whooshing sound in the ear.

If you have started hearing a rhythmic whooshing in your ear, one that seems to pulse along with your heartbeat, it is understandable to worry that it might be a sign of something serious. The reassuring answer is that for most people it is not.

Which specialist for tinnitus

Audiologist performing a hearing assessment on an older woman with tinnitus symptom

If you have tinnitus and want to do something about it, one of the first practical questions is who to actually see. Should you start with an audiologist, an ENT specialist, or your GP? It is an understandable source of confusion, because several different professionals can be involved in tinnitus care.

Other causes of Tinnitus

Tinnitus is not a condition in its own right but a symptom, and like most symptoms it can have many different underlying causes. Some are simple and easily dealt with, while others relate to conditions worth understanding and managing.

Can High Blood Pressure Cause Tinnitus?

Healthcare professional checking a patient's blood pressure during a tinnitus assessment.

f you have tinnitus and also know your blood pressure runs high, it is natural to wonder whether the two are connected. It is a good question, and the answer is a measured one. There is a recognised link between high blood pressure and tinnitus, but it is best understood as an association and a contributing factor rather than a straightforward, guaranteed cause.

TRT & CBT for Tinnitus

Audiologist explaining ear anatomy during a tinnitus consultation about TRT and CBT treatment options

If you have started looking into tinnitus therapies, three names come up again and again: tinnitus retraining therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, and, more recently, Lenire. They can seem like rival options competing for your attention, but that is not really how they work.

Can Stress & Anxiety Cause Tinnitus?

Man sitting on a bed with his hands over his ears, appearing distressed by tinnitus

If your tinnitus seems to flare up when life gets difficult, you are noticing something real. Stress, anxiety, and tinnitus are closely connected, and many people find the sound becomes more intrusive during pressured or emotional periods

Pulsatile Tinnitus

Cross-sectional model of the human ear showing the outer, middle, and inner ear.

If you can hear a steady thump, whoosh, or rhythmic beat in your ear that seems to keep time with your heart, you are noticing something that has a name: pulsatile tinnitus. It can be unsettling, particularly the first time it happens, and it is natural to wonder whether it signals something serious.

Lenire Tinnitus Treatment

Person using the Lenire tinnitus treatment device with headphones and tongue stimulation controller

Lenire is a non-invasive, at-home tinnitus treatment device used under the supervision of a qualified clinician. It uses an approach called “bimodal neuromodulation,” pairing sound delivered through headphones with mild electrical stimulation of the tongue through a small mouthpiece.

Tinnitus Treatment Options

Audiologist examining an older man's ear with an otoscope during a hearing assessment

If you have been searching for the best treatment for tinnitus, you have probably noticed how much conflicting advice is out there, from apps and supplements to devices promising to make the sound disappear. The reality is more grounded and more hopeful than either the hype or the despair suggests.

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