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[Identification of tinnitus. An audiometric study].
E García Bartual1, J Marco Algarra, M Armengot Carceller
1Hospital Clínico Universitario, Facultad de Medicina, Valencia.
Anales Otorrinolaringologicos Ibero-Americanos
|January 1, 1990
Summary
This study identified tinnitus in 30 patients aged 15-50 using a conventional audiometer. The methods focused on frequency and intensity to characterize tinnitus profiles.
Area of Science:
- Audiology
- Otolaryngology
- Neuroscience
Context:
- Tinnitus affects a significant portion of the population, impacting quality of life.
- Accurate diagnosis and characterization of tinnitus are crucial for effective management.
- Conventional audiometry remains a cornerstone in audiological assessments.
Purpose:
- To investigate the application of conventional audiometry in identifying and characterizing tinnitus.
- To describe two distinct methods utilizing frequency and intensity parameters for tinnitus assessment.
- To establish a baseline for tinnitus profiling in a diverse patient cohort.
Summary:
- A cohort of 30 tinnitus patients (males and females, aged 15-50) was studied.
- Tinnitus identification was performed using a conventional audiometer.
- Two specific methods, focusing on frequency and intensity, were employed and described.
Impact:
- Provides a detailed description of audiometric methods for tinnitus characterization.
- Contributes to a better understanding of tinnitus profiles in young to middle-aged adults.
- Informs clinical practice regarding the diagnostic utility of conventional audiometry for tinnitus.