article_snippet: If anyone says this to you while you're wearing your earbuds, take note: You are probably endangering your hearing.
article_snippet: I suffer from tinnitus," says Plan B on actionhearingloss.org.  
article_snippet: It was really loud and an extremely high pitched ringing in my ears.  
article_snippet: I now have to wear special earplugs when I go to bed to help stop my ears from ringing."
article_snippet: I've had tinnitus for about 10 years, and since I started protecting my ears, it hasn't got any worse (touch wood).
article_snippet: Wear noise canceling earbuds, or better yet, headphones.
article_snippet: And the next time you go to a bar, nightclub, sports event or concert, use ear protection.