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Is occasional tinnitus concerning?

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Dr. David Martin answered

Specializes in ENT - Head & Neck Surgery

Tinnitus: As long as it does not bother you too much, I am not worried. If it becomes constant and/or one-sided, see your doctor.

Answered 1/13/2019

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How concerned should I be with occasional (every few months) postural Pulsatile tinnitus (only when laying down/bending over). It stops after 5-10 seconds or immediately if I plug my nose and blow as if to unclog my ears. Should I see PCP or ENT?

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