Question 1

can white noise be disruptive to my deep sleep?

Accepted Answer

White noise effects: Most people buy white-noise machines or recordings to block out occasional/intermittent sounds like honking horns, barking dogs, etc. While some work better than others, many people find they help them fall and/or remain asleep. Their effectiveness can vary with level of fatigue and depth of sleep cycle. Anyone caring for a baby or child should avoid anything that will make it hard to hear crying.

Question 2

can a white noise maker help me get better sleep?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: This is often soothing and worth a trial.

Question 3

why do i keep hearing white noise in my head every night?

Accepted Answer

Normal blood flow.: You're probably hearing the blood flowing through blood vessels in the ear area.  When you have your ear on a pillow or mattress, you're blocking out environmental noises, so the normal noises of circulation become audible.

Question 4

what white noise level should i listen to to make me sleep?

Accepted Answer

Low as possible: White noise is often used to help shut out other noises and eases the transition from wakefulness to sleep for many people.  Turn the volume as low as possible, as repeated exposure to any loud noise may result in small but cummulative hearing loss.

Question 5

is sleeping to white noise better than sleeping to calming music?

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Doesn't matter: It doesn't matter, which ever you prefer.

Question 6

is it ok to be using a 'white noise' all the the time when i sleep?

Accepted Answer

Won't hurt: This won't hurt particularly if you are using it to cover other noises, such as traffic, neighbors, etc.

Question 7

do white noise machines affect your hearing if you use them nightly for decades?

Accepted Answer

Shouldn't: Although it is possible if you had the machine up very loud.  At average volume settings there should be very little, if any, risk of hearing loss.

Question 8

what is white noise therapy for tinnitus?

Accepted Answer

Background noise: Tinnitus treatments are unfortunately limited.  Besides just living with it, there are limited medications (a google search will find &gt;2 million options) that are truly efficacious.  White noise therapy, or background noise therapy involves drowning out the tinnitus with items such as noise makers, ceiling fans, background music, etc.  If additional symptoms present, Audiologist/ENT eval is vital

Question 9

why do my ears feel overwhelmed by white noise?

Accepted Answer

Tinnitus: This question has been addressed a number of times.  
Ent docs see this problem all the time.  A number of questions arise.  Are you exposed to loud noise (hunting, noisy occupation)? Your question suggests that both ears are involved.  Although this is likely a perfectly benign condition, you should have an ear examination and a hearing test.  Tinnitus is presently thought to be a central problem.

Question 10

how does a white noise app work?

Accepted Answer

White noise: It produces white noise, which is noise just below the threshold of what we usually hear. It can be used to help muffle noise, so you can sleep. It also can help people who have ringing in their ears.

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