People Who Hear a Ringing or Buzzing Sound with No

question 151

Multiple Choice

People who hear a ringing or buzzing sound with no external source probably have _____.

• A)macular degeneration
• B)presbycusis
• C)tinnitus
• D)a chronic middle ear infection

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