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- Title
Zumbido crônico: estudo em indivíduos com e sem perda auditiva.
- Authors
Benin, Lilian; Silva Soares, Renata; Ribeiro Teixeira, Adriane; Hundertmarck Lessa, Alexandre; Schmidt Rosito, Letícia Petersen; Walbrohel, Ícaro; Picinini, Tais; Zander Neves, Camila; Dall'Igna, Celso
- Abstract
Introduction: Tinnitus in the ears may be present in individuals with normal hearing. Objective: Analyzing and comparing the tinnitus and the impact caused by it on individuals with and without hearing loss. Methods: The sample was constituted by patients with chronic tinnitus. The evaluation was done by otorhinolaryngologyst and audiologist (audiological evaluation and Tinnitus Handicap Inventory questionnaire – THI). Results: The sample consisted of 50 individuals with chronic tinnitus, divided into in two groups (with and without hearing loss). The ages ranges from 29 to 69 years (52,50±9,64 years). The groups were similar for age, sex, and location of tinnitus, differing only in relation to the presence of hearing loss. In relation to the THI score a difference was found between the groups on the functional, emotional scales and on the total THI. The acuphenometry showed a difference between the groups in the pitch and loudness of the tinnitus. Conclusion: Individuals with hearing loss showed a higher score on the functional and emotional scale, and on the total of the THI, evidencing greater discomfort caused by tinnitus. In addition, the tinnitus in such individuals showed a higher pitch and loudness than the ones found for the individuals without hearing loss.
- Subjects
AUDITORY perception; COMPARATIVE studies; EMOTIONS; HEARING disorders; LIFE skills; MUSICAL perception; INTONATION (Phonetics); QUESTIONNAIRES; TINNITUS; LOUDNESS
- Publication
ConScientiae Saúde, 2016, Vol 15, Issue 4, p657
- ISSN
1677-1028
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.5585/ConsSaude.v15n4.6907