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Tinnitus. Current evaluation and management

D S Fortune1, D S Haynes, J W Hall

  • 1Vanderbilt-Bill Wilkerson Department of Otolaryngology and Communicative Sciences, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA.

The Medical Clinics of North America
|February 3, 1999
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Managing tinnitus, a common patient complaint, requires careful evaluation. This article details the steps for diagnosing subjective and objective tinnitus and when to refer patients to an otolaryngologist for multidisciplinary care.

Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Internal Medicine

Background:

  • Tinnitus evaluation and management pose challenges for internists and otolaryngologists.
  • Tinnitus is broadly classified into subjective and objective types.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline a comprehensive approach to tinnitus evaluation.
  • To define the role of internists and otolaryngologists in tinnitus management.
  • To emphasize the importance of a multidisciplinary approach.

Main Methods:

  • Thorough patient history taking.
  • Comprehensive physical examination.
  • Structured diagnostic evaluation process.

Main Results:

  • A systematic evaluation is crucial for effective tinnitus management.

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  • Identifying tinnitus type (subjective vs. objective) guides management.
  • Referral to an otolaryngologist is often necessary.

    • Conclusions:

    • Otolaryngologists are best positioned to coordinate multidisciplinary tinnitus care.
    • A detailed history and physical exam are foundational to tinnitus evaluation.
    • Effective tinnitus management relies on a structured, coordinated approach.