The most common treatment for these cases is to lyse the tensor or the stapedius muscle using a tympanotomy. The needle was also inserted carefully to keep patients comfortable. In 30% cases, tinnitus has a somatosensory influence. An article published in early March 2022 by MedPage Today reported that a search of the VAERS database turned up over 13,000 results for the occurrence of tinnitus following the use of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine. The needle was inserted to a depth between 1.9 and 2.5 cm depending on the thickness of the muscles between the posterior border the mandibular, and the anterior border the mastoid process. There were 767 publications. 113 eligible titles were identified between 1972 and 2021. Many mental healthcare professionals offer CBT for tinnitus, either in group or individual sessions. Tinnitus and sinus infections - Many people, even children, experience tinnitus and an ear or sinus infection. If we take our estimates and apply them to the global population, we can infer that more then 740,000,000 people experience tinnitus. Tinnitus can result from a blockage of the pressure in your ear. Another rare cause of tinnitus from the middle ear that does not result in hearing loss is muscle spasms in one of the two tiny muscles in the ear.