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Management of tinnitus: a practical approach
The Journal of Otolaryngology
|June 1, 1987
Summary
This study introduces a new management plan for intractable tinnitus based on classifying tinnitus into three types. A tinnitus clinic can improve patient care with these methods in regular practice.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Audiology
- Neurology
Background:
- Intractable tinnitus affects a significant patient population.
- Current management strategies for tinnitus can be limited.
- A structured approach to tinnitus care is needed.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a 10-year experience with 500 patients suffering from intractable tinnitus.
- To propose a novel tinnitus management plan.
- To outline the benefits of a specialized tinnitus clinic.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of 500 intractable tinnitus cases.
- Development of a classification system for tinnitus types.
- Description of clinic-based management protocols.
Main Results:
- Experience with 500 patients with intractable tinnitus.
- A proposed three-type classification system for tinnitus.
- Demonstration of effective tinnitus management strategies.
Conclusions:
- A specialized tinnitus clinic offers valuable patient care.
- Classification of tinnitus aids in management.
- Office-based utilization of tinnitus treatment methods is feasible.