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American family physician, 2014-03, Vol.89 (6), p.471-472
Ort / Verlag
United States: American Academy of Family Physicians
Erscheinungsjahr
2014
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EZB Electronic Journals Library
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Up to 18% of persons in industrialized societies are mildly affected by chronic tinnitus, and 0.5% report tinnitus having a severe effect on their daily life. * Tinnitus can be associated with hearing loss, acoustic neuromas, drug toxicity, ear diseases, or depression. * Tinnitus can last for many years and can interfere with sleep and concentration. Unknown effectiveness Acamprosate Acupuncture Antidepressants Benzodiazepines (alprazolam) Cinnarizine Electromagnetic stimulation Ginkgo biloba Hearing aids Hypnosis Psychotherapy Tinnitus masking devices Tinnitus retraining therapy Likely to be ineffective or harmful Carbamazepine Definition Tinnitus is the perception of sound in the ear or head that does not arise from the external environment, from within the body (e.g., vascular sounds), or from auditory hallucinations related to mental illness. Tinnitus can be a particular feature of presbycusis (age-related hearing loss), noise-induced hearing loss, Meniere disease, or the presence of an acoustic neuroma.