Tinnitus as a function of duration and etiology: counselling implications

J L Stouffer; R S Tyler; P R Kileny; L E Dalzell

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Tinnitus as a function of duration and etiology: counselling implications

Journal article

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Tinnitus as a function of duration and etiology: counselling implications

J L Stouffer, R S Tyler, P R Kileny and L E Dalzell

The American journal of otology (New York, N.Y.), Vol.12(3), pp.188-194

05/1991

PMID: 1882967

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Abstract

Based on the data of 528 tinnitus patients, information is presented concerning: (a) conditions and/or activities that affect tinnitus severity, (b) tinnitus symptoms as a function of etiology, and (c) changes in tinnitus symptoms as a function of time since onset. The four most common conditions and/or activities that reduce tinnitus severity were sleep, listening to TV/radio, being in noise, or being in quiet. Many conditions and/or activities increased tinnitus severity. The most common detrimental activities and/or conditions were noise exposure, being in a quiet place, emotional stress, loss of sleep, and physical exhaustion. Results also revealed that tinnitus loudness and severity increased as a function of years since onset. However, tinnitus pitch tended to remain stable. Meniere's patients experienced more annoyance, depression, and interference with sleep and also reported louder tinnitus than other etiologies. Tinnitus counselling should include: (a) informing patients that it is unlikely tinnitus annoyance will change dramatically, (b) alerting patients to the usefulness of tinnitus self-help groups, (c) helping patients to minimize time spent in activities and/or conditions where tinnitus severity is increased and to maximize time in activities and/or conditions where tinnitus severity is decreased, and (d) stressing the avoidance of noise exposure because of the relationship between noise-induced hearing loss and tinnitus.

Pitch Perception - physiology

Humans

Middle Aged

Self-Help Groups

Male

Adolescent

Counseling

Tinnitus - etiology

Aged, 80 and over

Adult

Female

Surveys and Questionnaires

Tinnitus - therapy

Aged

Tinnitus - physiopathology

Details

Title: Subtitle: Tinnitus as a function of duration and etiology: counselling implications
Creators: J L Stouffer - Department of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery, University of Iowa Hospital and Clinic, Iowa City
R S Tyler
P R Kileny
L E Dalzell
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: The American journal of otology (New York, N.Y.), Vol.12(3), pp.188-194
PMID: 1882967
NLM abbreviation: Am J Otol
ISSN: 0192-9763
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; United States
Grant note: RR 59 / NCRR NIH HHS
Language: English
Date published: 05/1991
Academic Unit: Communication Sciences and Disorders; Otolaryngology
Record Identifier: 9984002321802771

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