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A 52-year-old male asked:

Why do my ears ring so much more after work? i have mild tinnitus and im an or nurse. its never loud or noisy at work, but when driving home from work the ringing seems 10x as bad, like leaving a rock concert without ear plugs. stress, maybe?

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Dr. Randy Oppenheimeranswered

ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 40 years experience

Tinnitus: Could be due to environmental noises, as well as stress. You should have a hearing test to evaluate your inner ear.

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