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Tinnitus.

Divya A Chari¹, Charles J Limb¹

¹Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California San Francisco, 2233 Post Street, 3rd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94115, USA.

The Medical Clinics of North America

|October 22, 2018

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Differentiating objective and subjective tinnitus involves history, physical exams, and audiograms. Treatment for tinnitus varies, including therapies, hearing aids, and medication, depending on the cause.

Keywords:

Abnormal perception of sounds Audiogram Cognitive behavioral therapy Hearing aids Objective tinnitus Pulsatile tinnitus Subjective tinnitus

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Area of Science:

Otolaryngology
Neurology

Background:

Tinnitus, a perception of sound without an external source, is broadly classified into objective and subjective types.
Objective tinnitus may stem from vascular issues, muscle spasms, or eustachian tube dysfunction.
Subjective tinnitus is frequently linked to sensorineural hearing loss.

Purpose of the Study:

To outline the diagnostic approaches for differentiating tinnitus types.
To review potential underlying causes and associated conditions.
To summarize current treatment strategies for tinnitus management.

Main Methods:

Comprehensive patient history and physical examination.
Audiological evaluation including audiogram.
Consideration of imaging and further testing for suspected underlying conditions.

Main Results:

Objective tinnitus can be identified through specific physical findings and sometimes audible to an examiner.
Subjective tinnitus is more common and often associated with hearing impairment.
Classification of tinnitus characteristics aids in diagnosis and treatment planning.

Conclusions:

Distinguishing between objective and subjective tinnitus is crucial for appropriate work-up.
Identifying underlying causes is essential when tinnitus is suspected to be secondary to another condition.
A multimodal treatment approach, tailored to the tinnitus type and cause, offers the best management outcomes.