[ShadowAce]

The causes of the condition vary but include hearing loss, exposure to loud noises, serious illnesses and consumption of substances such as nicotine, caffeine and medicine.

Huh? Don't more than 50 million Americans take medicine? How do they correlate this with tinnitus?

[catroina54]

certain medications are known to damage the auditory nerve,as even the simple aspirin is capable.

[Red Badger]

Some medicines, most notably ASPIRIN, can cause tinnitus as a side effect. Some cough syrups can too............

[Jemian]

Taking aspirin, large doses of aspirin, can cause tinnitus.

I can’t remember how long I’ve had it, but it is always there. Aaaaachhhh!

[oh8eleven]

Don't more than 50 million Americans take medicine? How do they correlate this with tinnitus?
It's all about ringing up sales (pun intended) for headphones.