Please provide some do's and don'ts on dealing with tinnitus.

Ignore: If electrosensitive, don't be around wifi towers that can make it worse.

Ignore: Tinnitus is a central (brain) problem. One treatment is masking with an external noise.

Ignore: Do recognize that tinnitus could represent a medical condition and don't just ignore it.

Ignore: Tinnitus is better with less stress and more sleep. Caffeine and alcohol worsen tinnitus.

Ignore: Avoid total silence, OTC miracle cures, loud noise exposure; and always have low background noise.

Ignore: Tinnitus is caused by hearing loss. Do see an Ent. Do get a hearing test. Avoid total silence.

Ignore: Do be patient and try to eliminate stress in your life. Don't give up on a treatment. See your ENT.

Ignore: Don't self-diagnose your tinnitus as there are many causes. See your doctor for evaluation.

Ignore: NSAIDs, including aspirin and ibuprofen, can make tinnitis worse, and should be avoided.

Ignore: Eat a low sodium/low caffeine diet. Watch excessive aspirin use. Avoid loud noise. Get audiogram.

Ignore: Do use a fan or a radio to match the tinnitus when it is quiet and bothering you.

Ignore: Tinnitus is challenging. Most often, it gets worse when its quiet, so don't let it get too quiet.

Counselling,: Counselling, advice on sound therapy, relaxation techniques, avoid being in quiet or silent rooms.