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[Physiopathological mechanisms in tinnitus generation and persistence]

C Herraiz1

  • 1Unidad de Acufenos, Instituto ORL Antoli-Candela, Madrid. cherraizp@seorl.net

Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola
|November 16, 2005
PubMed
Summary

New neuroscience theories suggest central auditory pathways, not just cochlear issues, drive chronic tinnitus. Brain plasticity and emotional responses contribute significantly to tinnitus severity and persistence.

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