Stop Ringing Ears

if your ears are blocked by the sinus infection then yes your tinnitus will worsen. Also if you can’t hear as clearly due to blockage maybe the tinnitus may seem louder because it is one sound that can get through clearly.

as long as there is no lasting damage to your ears from the infection it should go back to normal. take decongestants, and pop your ears regularly to keep the air pressure as stable as you can.

I’m not sure but it makes sense that it would. I would say that it probably temporarily makes it worse. Smoking makes the symptoms worse. Especially weed. I know that for sure.

i’m not sure, but here are some sinus type remedies that might help you along the way….. after all, the eyes, ears, nose, and throat are all closely connected. with like tubes and stuff. ya.

AT THE ONSET OF SYMPTOMS:
take a sinus decongestant containing Phenylephrine 5mg. you don’t necessarily need all the extras it’s often mixed with.
but if you want some extras, here you go: Guaifenisen (Mucinex is the brand name, but it’s way cheaper at dollar stores. always read ingredients!!) liquefies your mucus so it’s much easier to expel. But you have to drink TONS of water or it won’t work, and you must be near a bathroom because it makes you pee a lot.
Ibuprofen is an excellent anti-inflammatory, but it’s strong, so alternate it with Acetaminophen as needed for pain, pressure, and headaches.

PREVENTION ESSENTIALS:

stay home. (even one day can make a difference. plus, you’ll keep your germs to yourself.)
sleep. (bolsters up your immune system)
drink plenty of water. (pee out those germs and flush ‘em away!!)
take vitamin C, zinc, and echinacea. (also strengthen the immune system)
eat too much garlic. (sorry, but it really is great for your health! and it will give you a good reason to stay home. )

avoid milk and chocolate. dairy foods will thicken your mucus and make your fight that much harder.

the meds and garlic are harsh, so don’t take them on an empty stomach. i hope you allow yourself some time to feel better soon! take care.

also i just learned a new tip from JOHN POPPER of BLUES TRAVELER: very hot water, cayenne pepper, white vinegar, and honey. GROSS!!! he gargles it and spits up all kinds of nasty crap. might be worth a shot, but don’t hurt your vocals! to be safe maybe just do hot water with lemon and honey. that works too, and it’s much more pleasant.

ONE MORE THING: When i have the flu with body aches, i take THERA FLU. the apple cinnamon one. it knocks me out so i can sleep through it a bit. And you can’t underestimate the power of Vicks VapoRub either!