Tinnitus can also be categorized into different types according to different classification criteria, such as auricular tinnitus and non-auricular tinnitus. According to the location of tinnitus, it can be categorized into auricular tinnitus and non-auricular tinnitus. Otogenic tinnitus refers to tinnitus that is confined within the auditory system; non-tinnitus tinnitus refers to tinnitus that is not related to the auditory system. According to the degree and relief of tinnitus, it can be categorized into acute, subacute and chronic tinnitus: acute tinnitus within 3 months; subacute tinnitus from 3 months to 1 year; and chronic tinnitus that lasts for more than 1 year. According to the degree of tolerance of tinnitus, it can be categorized into compensatory tinnitus and uncompensated tinnitus. Compensatory tinnitus refers to the patient’s self-conscious tinnitus is slight, does not affect the normal life; loss of compensatory tinnitus refers to no matter how much tinnitus, the patient’s self-conscious life is affected, and even mental symptoms. Tinnitus should be timely to the hospital, complete the relevant examination, and follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment.