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Why Tinnitus Feels Louder When You’re Stressed, and What You Can Do About It

When it comes to tinnitus, most people focus on the sound itself. What actually shapes the experience is often something else entirely. Karen Melton, Au.D., CCC-A, a HearingLoss.com®-Certified audiologist, explains how stress changes the way the brain processes tinnitus, making it feel more intrusive even when the underlying sound hasn’t shifted. She breaks down the role