Concept Tinnitus and deafness are auditory disturbances caused by various factors.Tinnitus is mainly characterized by a ringing in the ears which disturbs normal hearing or sleeping of the patient.Deafness refers to they are always mentioned together.Concept  Tinnitus and deafness are auditory disturbances caused by various factors.Tinnitus is mainly characterized by a ringing in the ears which disturbs normal hearing or sleeping of the patient.Deafness refers to they are always mentioned together