Factors Influencing Tinnitus Loudness and Annoyance

Hiller, Wolfgang; Goebel, Gerhard

doi:10.1001/archotol.132.12.1323

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“…Pinto et al 40 also found similar results in a group of 68 individuals with tinnitus in the age range of 24 to 83 years using the THI. No correlation between age and gender with the annoyance of tinnitus has also been reported by Meric et al 41 Various studies 5,42 have also shown controversial results regarding the effect of age and gender on tinnitus annoyance. However, a direct comparison of the results of these studies cannot be made as the assessment tools used differ from one study to another.…”

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confidence: 89%

The relationship of perceived severity of tinnitus with depression, anxiety, hearing status, age and gender in individuals with tinnitus

Udupi¹,

Uppunda²,

Mohan

et al. 2013

The International Tinnitus Journal

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confidence: 89%

The relationship of perceived severity of tinnitus with depression, anxiety, hearing status, age and gender in individuals with tinnitus

Udupi¹,

Uppunda²,

Mohan

et al. 2013

The International Tinnitus Journal

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“…Several studies have attempted to investigate the causative factors of tinnitus. [3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14] Some have shown that the limitations due to tinnitus depend on primary psychological factors, such as difficulties in dealing with the problem, 8,12,[15][16][17] altered humor (depression and anxiety), low concentration, irritability, loss of control, 18 and a variety of psychiatric conditions and specific personality traits. 12,[15][16][17]19 Contrary to what was commonly thought, Jastreboff and Hazell 2 demonstrated that there are no psychoacoustic differences of tinnitus (intensity, frequency and minimum suppression level) among patients with tinnitus that suffer and those that do not.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…[19][20][21] Thus, in medical practice, it is important to differentiate the intensity of tinnitus and how annoying it is for patients, since these parameters appear to correlate poorly. 11 The influence of hearing loss on the degree of suffering caused by tinnitus remains uncertain. 22 Weisz 23 showed that severe tinnitus was associated with hearing loss for high frequencies.…”

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Avaliação da relação entre severidade do zumbido e perda auditiva, sexo e idade do paciente

Pinto¹,

Sánchez²,

Tomita³

2010

Braz. j. otorhinolaryngol. (Impr.)

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Ti nnitus is a symptom present in approximately 15% of the world population. Most patients are between 40 and 80 years of age; the prevalence above 60 reaches 33%. About 20% have moderate to severe impact in the quality of life but the factors associated with the tinnitus annoyance are not completely known. Aim: The objective of this study is to evaluate the relationship between age, gender and hearing loss on tinnitus annoyance. Materials and methods: 68 patients were evaluated at the tinnitus center at our hospital, from March 2007 to march 2008, with a detailed interview, complete otolaryngological examination, the Portuguese version of the Tinnitus Handicap Inventory and pure tone audiometry. Results: Age varied from 24 to 83 (mean=59); the mean THI value was 39 (females: 36; males: 44). THI grades were: slight: 32.3%; mild: 19.1%; moderate: 20.6%; severe: 13.2% and catastrophic: 14.7%. No significant correlation was found between gender (p=0.30), age (p=0.77) hearing loss (p>0.05 for all averages analyzed) and tinnitus severity. Conclusion: Gender, age and hearing loss do not influence tinnitus annoyance, using the THI.

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“…Tinnitus is a symptom that presents high prevalence (approximately 15% of population) and causes an important morbidity, interfering on health and life of patient (1)(2)(3)(4)(5). Different etiologies are ascribed to tinnitus including metabolic or endocrines disorders (hyperlipidemy, deficiency in B vitamin or zinc, anemia, hyperthyroidism, or hypothyroidism, glycemic / insulinemic alterations) (2,(6)(7)(8).…”

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Sensação subjetiva do zumbido pré e pós intervenção nutricional em alterações metabólicas

Almeida¹,

Samelli

Mecca

et al. 2009

Pró-Fono R. Atual. Cient.

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Background: different etiologies are related to tinnitus including metabolic disorders (blood glucose and lipids). Aim: the aim of this study was compare tinnitus severity by self-report measures pre and post nutritional intervention, using the Tinnitus Handicap Inventory. Method: participants of this study were twenty one male and female subjects, with ages ranging from 40 to 82 years. Inclusion criteria involved the presence of tinnitus and metabolic disorder diagnosed by laboratory exams. All subjects were submitted to a nutritional intervention program. Audiological evaluation and the Tinnitus Handicap Inventory were applied pre and post intervention. Results: when comparing the presence of tinnitus pre and post intervention, data analysis indicates statistical difference concerning tinnitus sensation -71.5% of the individuals referred less impact of tinnitus in daily activities. Conclusion: an important difference was observed concerning tinnitus influence in subject's life by self-report measures. A direct relation between tinnitus and metabolic disorders in cases related with this symptom was verified. Key Words: Tinnitus; Hyperglycemia; Hypertriglyceridemia; Hypercholesterolemia. ResumoTema: diferentes etiologias estão relacionadas com a presença de zumbido, incluindo doenças metabólicas (glicêmicas e lipídicas). Objetivo: comparar o grau de severidade do zumbido por meio de medidas de autoanálise em sujeitos com alterações metabólicas pré e pós-intervenção nutricional, utilizando o Questionário de Gravidade do Zumbido. Método: vinte e um sujeitos, homens e mulheres, com idade entre 40 e 82 anos, participaram deste estudo. Critérios de inclusão abrangeram a presença de zumbido e de alteração metabólica diagnosticada por meio de exames laboratoriais. Todos os sujeitos foram submetidos a um programa de intervenção nutricional. A avaliação audiológia e o questionário de gravidade de zumbido foram aplicados pré e pós-intervenção. Resultados: comparando os resultados pré e pós-intervenção os dados mostram uma diferença estatisticamente significante com relação à sensação do zumbido em 71,5% dos sujeitos, os quais referiram menor impacto do zumbido nas atividades diárias. Conclusão: uma importante diferença foi observada com relação à influência do zumbido na vida do sujeito quando utilizadas as medidas de autoanálise. Verificou-se uma relação direta entre zumbido e alterações metabólicas em casos relacionados a estes sintomas.

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Factors Influencing Tinnitus Loudness and Annoyance

Abstract: To evaluate the 2 major components of tinnitus severity, loudness and annoyance, and their degree of dependence on characteristics of tinnitus manifestation, history, and etiology. Design: Cross-sectional survey performed during the first months of 2004.

Cited by 175 publications

References 31 publications

The relationship of perceived severity of tinnitus with depression, anxiety, hearing status, age and gender in individuals with tinnitus

The relationship of perceived severity of tinnitus with depression, anxiety, hearing status, age and gender in individuals with tinnitus

Avaliação da relação entre severidade do zumbido e perda auditiva, sexo e idade do paciente

Sensação subjetiva do zumbido pré e pós intervenção nutricional em alterações metabólicas

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