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Tinnitus in children without hearing impairment

Marina Savastano1, Gino Marioni, Cosimo de Filippis

  • 1Department of Medical-Surgical Specialities, University of Padua, Padua, Italy. marina.savastano@unipd.it

International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology
|February 2, 2010
PubMed

Insights

Pediatric tinnitus is common, even in children with normal hearing. Early identification and evaluation are crucial for managing this symptom and its potential consequences.

Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Pediatric Audiology
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Tinnitus is a common symptom in adults, often without identifiable ear disease.
  • Pediatric tinnitus is frequently unrecognized, especially in children with normal hearing.
  • Understanding tinnitus in children requires differentiating between cases with and without otological pathology.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the importance of identifying tinnitus in children.
  • To analyze the characteristics of tinnitus in pediatric patients.
  • To differentiate tinnitus presentation in children with and without ear pathology.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature review on pediatric tinnitus.
  • Analysis of diagnostic approaches for tinnitus in children.
  • Review of reported cases and etiological factors.

Main Results:

  • Children often report tinnitus only when specifically asked, with prevalence increasing significantly.
  • Over 50% of children with tinnitus have normal hearing; hearing loss is not specific.
  • Tinnitus following head injuries is a significant concern in children.

Conclusions:

  • Pediatric tinnitus is a prevalent issue that warrants thorough investigation, even without ear pathology.
  • A global evaluation approach is essential for children experiencing tinnitus.
  • Tinnitus in children, similar to adults, can have significant medical and rehabilitative implications.
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