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Millions live with tinnitus — Here’s why it can be so hard to manage
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk LeAnne Gendreau , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· August 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points He has worn hearing aids for about 20 years, which help him overall but do not eliminate the sound. One such individual, Ken Seibert, experiences a constant noise comparable to air escaping a tire.
Millions of Americans live with tinnitus, a persistent ringing sound. One such individual, Ken Seibert, experiences a constant noise comparable to air escaping a tire. He has worn hearing aids for about 20 years, which help him overall but do not eliminate the sound.
Seibert's experience is not unique, as many people struggle with tinnitus. According to experts, tinnitus is an unwanted sound that individuals perceive.
Further information on tinnitus and its management is available from sources such as Aging Untold, which features insights from medical professionals like Dr. Goutham Gosu and Dr. Rhea Rogers.
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Category: News Published: August 3, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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