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Characteristics of hyperacusis in the general population

open access: yesNoise and Health, 2016
There is a need for better understanding of various characteristics in hyperacusis in the general population. The objectives of the present study were to investigate individuals in the general population with hyperacusis regarding demographics, lifestyle,
Johan Paulin   +2 more
doaj   +4 more sources

Audiometric Characteristics of Hyperacusis Patients [PDF]

open access: yesFrontiers in Neurology, 2015
Hyperacusis is a frequent auditory disorder where sounds of normal volume are perceived as too loud or even painfully loud. There is a high degree of co-morbidity between hyperacusis and tinnitus, most hyperacusis patients also have tinnitus, but only ...
Jacqueline eSheldrake   +3 more
doaj   +9 more sources

Phenotypic characteristics of hyperacusis in tinnitus. [PDF]

open access: yesPLoS ONE, 2014
BackgroundMany people with tinnitus also suffer from hyperacusis. Both clinical and basic scientific data indicate an overlap in pathophysiologic mechanisms.
Martin Schecklmann   +3 more
doaj   +5 more sources

Development and validation of Hyperacusis Handicap Questionnaire in individuals with tinnitus associated with hyperacusis

open access: yesJournal of Otology, 2020
Introduction: Hypersensitivity to sound and tinnitus are often co-morbid and can influence emotional well-being, hearing, sleep, concentration, cause anxiety, and interfere with speech perception in noise. Purpose: A clear measure of sensitivity to sound
Prashanth Prabhu, Megha Kondli Nagaraj
doaj   +4 more sources

Hyperacusis in migraine: pilot project [PDF]

open access: yesHeadache Medicine, 2022
The stress caused by headache may be related to the development of hearing disorders, such as hyperacusis and phonophobia. Hyperacusis is an unpleasant sensation caused by exposure to a due reduction in your tolerance.
Bruna Maistro   +5 more
doaj   +2 more sources

What Should Be Considered When Assessing Hyperacusis? A Qualitative Analysis of Problems Reported by Hyperacusis Patients [PDF]

open access: yesBrain Sciences, 2022
Hyperacusis (decreased sound tolerance) is a prevalent complaint. Yet, to date, no research has qualitatively evaluated the types of problems experienced by adults with hyperacusis. Our service evaluation aims to determine the hyperacusis-related problem
Kathryn Fackrell   +4 more
doaj   +4 more sources

Tinnitus and Hyperacusis

open access: yes, 2010
Tinnitus and hyperacusis are two of the more challenging issues in audiology, Patients can be desperate, and there are no cures. Nonetheless, several forms of treatment are available, and audiologists possess a good educational foundation to provide the ...
Haskell, George   +4 more
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Auditory training improves self-reported hyperacusis

open access: yesThe Egyptian Journal of Otolaryngology
Background Hyperacusis, a condition characterized by an increased sensitivity to sound, has an estimated prevalence of 9%-15% and leads to impaired social, emotional and attentional functioning.
Antonia Konstantinou   +4 more
doaj   +2 more sources

The short hyperacusis questionnaire: A tool for the identification and measurement of hyperacusis in the Italian tinnitus population [PDF]

open access: yesAudiology Research, 2017
The aim of this study was to explore the collapsibility of the Italian version of Khalfa’s hyperacusis questionnaire (HQ). We identified the more statistically significant items of the HQ and created the short hyperacusis questionnaire (SHQ).
Federica Tortorella   +5 more
doaj   +4 more sources

Hyperacusis in children: a scoping review [PDF]

open access: yesBMC Pediatrics, 2020
Background Hyperacusis is a chronic condition commonly defined as a lowered tolerance or increased sensitivity to everyday environmental sounds. It has been viewed as a paediatric disorder which can cause significant impairment to a child’s normal ...
Iskra Potgieter   +4 more
doaj   +3 more sources

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