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Misophonia: An Evidence-Based Case Report.

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  • 1School of Audiology and Speech Language, Pathology, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Pune, Maharashtra, India.

American Journal of Audiology
|September 21, 2020
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Summary

Misophonia, a sound tolerance disorder, can be assessed and managed. This case study shows retraining counseling and desensitization therapy improved a patient's quality of life.

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Area of Science:

  • Audiology
  • Neuroscience
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Misophonia is a disorder where specific sounds trigger intense emotional and physiological reactions.
  • There is limited research on the audiological assessment and management of misophonia.
  • Differentiating misophonia from hyperacusis is crucial for effective treatment.

Observation:

  • A case study involved a 26-year-old woman experiencing decreased sound tolerance impacting her quality of life.
  • Audiological evaluations, including pure-tone audiometry and the Johnson Hyperacusis Index, were performed.
  • The patient underwent retraining counseling and desensitization/habituation therapy.

Findings:

  • Audiological assessments confirmed the presence of misophonia, distinct from hyperacusis.
  • The patient showed significant benefit from the intervention.
  • Misophonia questionnaire scores indicated a reduction in symptom severity post-therapy.

Implications:

  • Accurate differential diagnosis between misophonia and hyperacusis is essential for sound tolerance disorders.
  • Retraining counseling combined with desensitization and habituation therapy offers a viable management strategy.
  • This approach can improve the quality of life for individuals suffering from misophonia.

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