White Noise

White noise is a steady low noise, such as a running air conditioner or fan, or a radio tuned to static between stations. Listening to white noise can drown out distracting noises, help a person concentrate, or help a person sleep more soundly and wake up feeling more refreshed.

Current as of: May 12, 2017

Author: Healthwise Staff

Medical Review: Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine & Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine & H. Michael O'Connor, MD, MMEd, FRCPC - Emergency Medicine