The difference between tinnitus with phlegm-heat and tinnitus with deficiency evidence is mainly in the aspects of etiology and symptoms. 1. Etiology: Tinnitus with phlegm-heat is usually tinnitus with solid evidence, and its etiology is due to the accumulation of phlegm and fire. The causes of tinnitus with deficiency evidence include deficiency of kidney essence, deficiency of spleen qi and deficiency of liver yin. 2. Symptoms: Symptoms of phlegm-heat tinnitus may include tinnitus like cicadas, hearing loss, dizziness, coughing and phlegm, bitter taste in the mouth, red tongue with yellowish coating, and slippery pulse. Symptoms of deficiency tinnitus may include tinnitus gradually, small sound like cicadas, which can be reduced by pressing. If the patient has tinnitus symptoms, should go to the regular medical institutions in a timely manner, and actively cooperate with the doctor’s treatment. At the same time, the diet should be light and easy to digest, eat more fruits and vegetables and other diets rich in vitamins, create a quiet environment, avoid noise, and appropriate exercise to enhance physical fitness and slow down the decline of hearing.