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Pulsatile tinnitus Q&A w/ Mayo Clinic expert, Dr. Breen: ARCHIVE
Allow me to introduce you to Dr. Joseph Breen, an expert ear surgeon at Mayo Clinic in Florida offering advanced treatment for outer, middle and inner ear disorders. He specializes in hearing loss, chronic ear infections and rare or complex ear disorders. These disorders include pulsatile tinnitus, cholesteatoma, otosclerosis and superior semicircular canal dehiscence.
During the week of July 14, Dr. Breen will answer questions in a text-style Q&A about pulsatile tinnitus, hearing challenges and any other ear concerns you may have.
Please note that this text-style Q&A is for informational purposes only, and any concerns you have should be addressed to your treating physician. If you would like to learn about care by Dr. Breen and his care team at Mayo Clinic in Florida, please visit this page for information about their program.
Please submit your written questions in advance by commenting on this thread, and Dr. Breen will reply to your comments soon. You will receive a Mayo Clinic Connect notification when he responds to your question.
Please make sure to post a comment with your question by 9am on Wednesday, July 16.
You can start submitting questions now – so please go ahead! What questions do you have for Dr. Breen?
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I have had tinnitus in my left ear for 3 months. It is a constant low almost humming. I was diagnosed with Menaires many years ago, but has been under control and not bothered me. I wonder if it is related to my gastric problems. I was diagnosed with IBS in 2008 by Mayo. With occasional meds and diet I have been ok. In December 2024 I started experiencing severe acid reflux and was on PPIs and then Pepsid and very strict with diet with no fat and , sugar, caffeine. Also slept with wedge and no food after 5 pm. It improved after 4 months and started gradually adding back foods. A few months later, I started dry cough at night and bringing up mucus. Bought a mattress topper wedge which helped. That stopped for a few months. Now I started the cough and mucus again which may be due to my adding more foods. I have been on BP and cholesterol meds and very recently low dose thyroid med. I am 82. My concern is whether the acid reflux reached eustation (spelling?) tube in ear and causes the tinnitus or something else. I have appointment for hearing test and can’t get in to ENT doctor till May. Thank you for any information.