Not only is loud noise the leading cause of tinnitus, but it can also make your existing tinnitus worse. Appropriate ear protection is recommended any time you will be exposed to excessive noise. Examples of noisy activities would be use of fire arms and power tools, attending music concerts or stock car races, and working around jet engines or loud machinery. Use of ear plugs or ear muffs is suitable for hearing protection in any of these scenarios.
Excess Quiet
While exposure of loud noise has been found to physically damage the auditory systen and make tinnitus louder, long periods of quiet can make your tinnitus seem louder. Think about a lit candle in a brightly lit room. The flame from the candle is hardly noticeable because of the amount of light present in the room. However, if you close the blinds and turn off the lights, that candle will seem much brighter, even though the flame has not changed. What has changed is the environment, making for a far greater contrast between the dark room and the light of the candle. The same can be true of your tinnitus. The more environmental sounds that are present to blend with your tinnitus, the less "bright" your tinnitus will seem.
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