Tinnitus and Otosclerosis: An Exploratory Study about the Prevalence, Features and Impact in Daily Life

Introduction Tinnitus is experienced by a significant part of the patients suffering from otosclerosis. Objective To assess the prevalence of tinnitus in otosclerosis, its main features, and the impact on the daily life. Methods Patients diagnosed with otosclerosis in 2019 in a...

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Autores principales:	Antonio Fontes Lima, Filipa Carvalho Moreira, Isabel Esteves Costa, Catia Azevedo, Fernando Mar, Luis Dias
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Publicado:	Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda. 2021
Materias:	tinnitus otosclerosis psychoacoustic measurements Medicine R Otorhinolaryngology RF1-547
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spelling	oai:doaj.org-article:cc365e42bd54486cbd0c067a2a497c6b2021-11-04T00:04:12ZTinnitus and Otosclerosis: An Exploratory Study about the Prevalence, Features and Impact in Daily Life1809-97771809-486410.1055/s-0041-1739967https://doaj.org/article/cc365e42bd54486cbd0c067a2a497c6b2021-11-01T00:00:00Zhttp://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0041-1739967https://doaj.org/toc/1809-9777https://doaj.org/toc/1809-4864Introduction Tinnitus is experienced by a significant part of the patients suffering from otosclerosis. Objective To assess the prevalence of tinnitus in otosclerosis, its main features, and the impact on the daily life. Methods Patients diagnosed with otosclerosis in 2019 in a tertiary hospital were enrolled in the study. Demographic data were retrieved and, besides a regular audiometric evaluation, the patients underwent acuphenometry to assess the psychoacoustic measurements (pitch and loudness), and the Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI). Results In total, 66 patients fulfilled the inclusion criteria, with a female predominance (63.6%; n = 42), and a mean age of 48.7 years. The mean air-bone gap was of 26.3 dB. A total of 72.7% complained of tinnitus; it was mostly unilateral, identified in the low frequencies, namely 500 Hz, with median loudness of 7.5 dB. The median score on the THI score was of 37; most patients had a mild handicap (33.3%, n = 16), followed by those with a severe handicap (22.9%; n = 11). The female gender had a statistically significant association with the presence of tinnitus. The THI scores were higher in middle-aged patients (age groups: 40 to 49 and 50 to 59 years), which was statistically significant. No correlation was found between audiometry results and the prevalence of tinnitus or score on the THI. On the other hand, high-pitched tinnitus, compared to low pitched-tinnitus, was associated with larger air-bone gaps. Conclusion The prevalence of tinnitus in our population was in line with the prevalences reported in the literature. It caused a catastrophic handicap in 22.9% of the patients. High-pitched tinnitus was associated with higher handicap. Nonetheless, the existence of tinnitus and its severity were not associated with the degree of hearing loss.Antonio Fontes LimaFilipa Carvalho MoreiraIsabel Esteves CostaCatia AzevedoFernando MarLuis DiasThieme Revinter Publicações Ltda.articletinnitusotosclerosispsychoacoustic measurementsMedicineROtorhinolaryngologyRF1-547ENInternational Archives of Otorhinolaryngology (2021)
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spellingShingle	tinnitus otosclerosis psychoacoustic measurements Medicine R Otorhinolaryngology RF1-547 Antonio Fontes Lima Filipa Carvalho Moreira Isabel Esteves Costa Catia Azevedo Fernando Mar Luis Dias Tinnitus and Otosclerosis: An Exploratory Study about the Prevalence, Features and Impact in Daily Life
description	Introduction Tinnitus is experienced by a significant part of the patients suffering from otosclerosis. Objective To assess the prevalence of tinnitus in otosclerosis, its main features, and the impact on the daily life. Methods Patients diagnosed with otosclerosis in 2019 in a tertiary hospital were enrolled in the study. Demographic data were retrieved and, besides a regular audiometric evaluation, the patients underwent acuphenometry to assess the psychoacoustic measurements (pitch and loudness), and the Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI). Results In total, 66 patients fulfilled the inclusion criteria, with a female predominance (63.6%; n = 42), and a mean age of 48.7 years. The mean air-bone gap was of 26.3 dB. A total of 72.7% complained of tinnitus; it was mostly unilateral, identified in the low frequencies, namely 500 Hz, with median loudness of 7.5 dB. The median score on the THI score was of 37; most patients had a mild handicap (33.3%, n = 16), followed by those with a severe handicap (22.9%; n = 11). The female gender had a statistically significant association with the presence of tinnitus. The THI scores were higher in middle-aged patients (age groups: 40 to 49 and 50 to 59 years), which was statistically significant. No correlation was found between audiometry results and the prevalence of tinnitus or score on the THI. On the other hand, high-pitched tinnitus, compared to low pitched-tinnitus, was associated with larger air-bone gaps. Conclusion The prevalence of tinnitus in our population was in line with the prevalences reported in the literature. It caused a catastrophic handicap in 22.9% of the patients. High-pitched tinnitus was associated with higher handicap. Nonetheless, the existence of tinnitus and its severity were not associated with the degree of hearing loss.
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author	Antonio Fontes Lima Filipa Carvalho Moreira Isabel Esteves Costa Catia Azevedo Fernando Mar Luis Dias
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title	Tinnitus and Otosclerosis: An Exploratory Study about the Prevalence, Features and Impact in Daily Life
title_short	Tinnitus and Otosclerosis: An Exploratory Study about the Prevalence, Features and Impact in Daily Life
title_full	Tinnitus and Otosclerosis: An Exploratory Study about the Prevalence, Features and Impact in Daily Life
title_fullStr	Tinnitus and Otosclerosis: An Exploratory Study about the Prevalence, Features and Impact in Daily Life
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Tinnitus and Otosclerosis: An Exploratory Study about the Prevalence, Features and Impact in Daily Life

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