Tinnitus Louder During Cold/Sinus Infection

Hi folks. Happy new year to you all.

I have had tinnitus since 1991. I had an accident to my ear from a paintball game, and Tinnitus.

I had got so used to having it, I almost didn't notice it. Like a ticking grandfather clock which always ticks, but you get so used to it - you don't notice it until someone points it out.

I am currently going through a sinus/cold infection. The infection has made it very hard to sleep, and I noticed my tinnitus seems much louder. It's as if its come back for the first time.

Anybody else noticed the increase in volume of Tinnitus during a cold?

I am quite worried about it.

Many thanks.

 

With me it gets louder during colds and flu, but it returns to its normal level afterwards. I suppose it could the blocked ears not receiving as much external sound, making tinnitus more noticeable.

 

Yes that makes sense, thank you.

 

What you are experiencing is quite normal. Several users here have experienced a temporary increase of their T during colds/sinus infections.

Steroidal nasal sprays can in some cases give some relief.