[Analysis of characteristics of tinnitus in patients with auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder].

Abstract

OBJECTIVE:

To investigate the characteristics of tinnitus in patients with auditory neuropathy spec- trum disorder (ANSD).

METHOD:

This study recruited 14 ANSD patients with tinnitus. All the ANSD patients un- derwent detailed history taking, audiological examinations and assessments of tinnitus. This study analyzed the correlation of tinnitus status and hearing loss, and discussed the effects of sex, age, and the course of disease on tinnitus in ANSD patients.

RESULT:

(1) In the ANSD patients, tinnitus often occurred in 3 years after the onset of hearing loss; (2) Tinnitus was highly prevalent in ANSD patients, and the severity of tinnitus was mostly from mild to moderate; (3) There was no obvious correlation between the subjective grading of tinnitus and hearing loss de- gree, and the impact of curve patterns of hearing loss on the level of tinnitus need much more evidence-based proof; (4) Along with the course extension, the impact of tinnitus on the quality of life was much more obvious; (5) Some risk factors such as noise exposure could be the reasons of aggravating the degree of tinnitus.

CONCLUSION:

Tinnitus in ANSD patients has its unique clinical features. The study of Tinnitus in ANSD patients can provide clinical basis for further research in ANSD.

• Authors: Hongyang Wang, Yue Qi, Jing Guan, Lan Lan, Linyi Xie, Lan Yu, Zifang Yin, Liang Zong, Dayong Wang, Qiuju Wang
• Journal: Lin chuang er bi yan hou tou jing wai ke za zhi = Journal of clinical otorhinolaryngology, head, and neck surgery (Lin Chuang Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi) Vol. 29 Issue 8 Pg. 712-5 (Apr 2014) ISSN: 2096-7993 [Print] China
• PMID: 26248443 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Topics

• Hearing Loss
• Hearing Loss, Central (complications, diagnosis)
• Humans
• Prevalence
• Quality of Life
• Tinnitus (complications, diagnosis)