Tinnitus red flags symptoms include:

  • Unilateral tinnitus
  • Pulsatile tinnitus
  • Tinnitus associated with asymmetric hearing loss
  • Tinnitus associated with significant vertigo
  • Tinnitus causing psychological distress
  • Tinnitus associated with significant neurological symptoms and/or signs
  • Tinnitus that appeared suddenly

If red flag symptoms are present, immediately refer the patient to ENT.

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