Tinnitus can change from one type of sound to another. Some common sounds people experience are ringing, buzzing, humming, rushing, cicadas or crickets. If you have tinnitus, you should see a hearing specialist and have a hearing and tinnitus assessment. If you hear a “heartbeat” sound, have tinnitus in one ear only, or if your tinnitus becomes worse and you can’t cope, it’s essential to see a hearing specialist or your doctor. Find out more.