This will take into consideration other claims for resources. However, patients who used the masker reported better hearing. It can be helpful for some patients. If there are underlying vascular conditions, medication surgery or another treatment may be required. This initial history has the primary goal of excluding any causes of tinnitus, which may be life-threatening. A sound mind is built by regular exercise, good nutrition, and adequate sleep. Stress can cause rapid increases in stress levels. It's a common problem, affecting more 50 million people in America. Dr. Tinnitus can be described as a phantom or distorted sound in the ear.