Tinnitus, which is experienced by 90% of seniors, is not new to anyone. Many of us have experienced buzzing in our ears, only in many cases, the condition goes away naturally after a while and we don’t care about it. However, as we age, we find that tinnitus returns, and this time, it’s here to stay. Don’t worry, tinnitus occurs in up to 90% of older adults. This is mainly due to the degeneration of the auditory system as we age. Because of its prevalence, many elderly people do not go to the hospital even if they have tinnitus, thinking that there is no point in spending this energy and time. However, not all tinnitus can be ignored. Sometimes when tinnitus occurs, it is a reminder to you that ear problems should not be taken lightly, so you should check it out and treat it quickly. The sooner these tinnitus are treated, the better. Correct perception 1: It is a rumor that deafness is inevitable after a long period of tinnitus. In fact, tinnitus only represents the past, but cannot predict the future. After excluding organic causes, tinnitus is mostly caused by a fatal injury to the auditory system or is one of the symptoms that accompany the onset of senile deafness with age. Therefore, deafness can cause tinnitus, but tinnitus does not cause deafness. Correct understanding 2: It is better to rely on drugs than on yourself to deal with tinnitus The most common cause of tinnitus in the elderly is insufficient blood supply to the inner ear due to the effects of chronic diseases, such as hypertension, diabetes and hyperlipidemia. For this kind of long-term tinnitus, the effect of medication is very little. The only way to be free from tinnitus is to correctly understand the characteristics of tinnitus by yourself and to meditate and clear your mind. How do you go about looking at tinnitus? You can think of it this way: Tinnitus is a scar left by the past. The scar will fade with time, and the tinnitus will diminish just like the scar. If you don’t pay deliberate attention to the scar, you won’t realize it’s there, and the same goes for tinnitus, which will go away if you don’t pay attention to it. So consciously distracting yourself from tinnitus and ignoring it is the best way to deal with it. And most people with tinnitus can use this “strategy” to improve their symptoms and get a restful night’s sleep.