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"The HUM", a persistent Low Frequency Noise

Hearing Loss | Last Active: Oct 23 6:07am | Replies (164)
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@demsa123

Hello,
I’ve started to hear a hum in 2020/21 in Copenhagen/DK. I know it’s not tinnitus. Have seen ear specialist who confirmed I have very good hearing. Also came across articles here about people experiencing the same in Copenhagen. So I am not alone. Now looking at finding the sources, facts and mitigation actions. What is it and what can be done to prevent or dampen this sound?

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jasonl1012 | @jasonl1012 | Oct 22 8:43am

Same

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Oct 22 10:44am

The hum of tinnitus does not necessarily affect the ability to hear - you can have excellent hearing acuity and still have tinnitus, which can manifest as constant or variable tones, from a very bass-toned hum to a high-pitched squeal. Some people even describe pulsing (like a drum) or birdsongs
You mentioned experiencing it in Copenhagen - if you leave the area and it persists, it is likely in you ear, not environmental.
Whoever discovers the exact cause of and cure for tinnitus will be a very popular, and probably very wealthy, person because it plagues millions of people. Mine has existed for nearly 40 years, and I have learned to largely ignore it.

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