[header] How to prevent tinnitus [title] Move away from blaring sounds. [step] The most common cause of tinnitus is damage to the sensory hair cells in the inner ear from exposure to loud noises. Moving yourself away from the center of blaring sounds such as at concerts or sporting events can help prevent damage to your ears that causes tinnitus. 
[substeps] Avoid placing yourself close to any device that is blaring noise. Sounds higher 85 decibels can harm your hearing.