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A study of tinnitus profile.

M N Nagaraja¹, A Bose

¹AYJNLHH, 400 050 Bandra (West), Bombay.

Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery : Official Publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India

|November 3, 2012

Summary

This study investigated tinnitus in India using a new questionnaire. Tinnitus severity was unrelated to hearing loss but increased sleep disturbance and annoyance, with no significant sex variations.

Area of Science:

Audiology
Otolaryngology
Neuroscience

Background:

Limited research exists on tinnitus nature and types in India.
Lack of validated questionnaires for tinnitus assessment in the Indian population.

Purpose of the Study:

To profile tinnitus characteristics in Indian subjects.
To develop and utilize a specialized questionnaire for tinnitus evaluation.

Main Methods:

A custom-designed questionnaire was administered to 35 tinnitus patients.
Data analysis focused on tinnitus severity, hearing loss, and associated factors.

Main Results:

Tinnitus severity was independent of hearing loss type and degree.
Factors like stress, noise, and rest did not significantly alter tinnitus severity.

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Increased tinnitus severity correlated with greater sleep disturbance, annoyance, and irritation.

No significant sex-based variations were observed in these factors.

Most subjects struggled to identify tinnitus pitch or loudness variations.

Conclusions:

Tinnitus severity is linked to increased patient distress, irrespective of hearing loss.
Further research with larger cohorts and diverse otological conditions is needed for clinical insights.
The developed questionnaire can aid in understanding tinnitus profiles.