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I am 83 and have significant hearing loss over the past 10 years. recently i have begun to hear swishing noises in my head when i am trying to sleep.
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Pulsatile tinnitus: I recommend you see your ENT or otologist. You may need an updated hearing evaluation and presuming you do not have uncontrolled cardiac or vascular issues, possibly a radiographic study to evaluate the relationship of blood vessels to your hearing system.
Answered 3/30/2023
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