Menu Healthy Lifestyle Diseases & Conditions First Aid Symptoms Tests & Procedures Videos Definitions FAQs TinnitusUpdated: 2018-05-25Self-careDistracting sounds such as a fan, low-volume radio static, or soft music may make tinnitus more tolerable. Relaxation, biofeedback, and exercise may also help. When to seek immediate medical careSee a doctor immediately if: Onset is sudden, especially if only in one ear Occurs with sudden dizziness or hearing loss When to make a doctor's appointmentMake an appointment to see a doctor if: Develops after a cold or other upper respiratory infection and persists longer than a week Symptoms are bothersome Possibly developing hearing loss © 1998-2022 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research(MFMER). All rights reserved. Terms of Use