Tinnitus

Question 1

What region of the ear is affected by tinnitus?

Answer 1

Inner

Question 2

What is tinnitus?

Answer 2

Perception of sound in the head or ears that has no external source

Question 3

Aetiology

Answer 3

Many cases have no identifiable cause but tinnitus is more common in older people due to:
Age-related hearing loss
Exposure to loud noise
Ménière’s disease
Ear infection

Question 4

Presenting Symptoms

Answer 4

Tinnitus can lead to stress, anxiety, insomnia, depression, isolation and suicide.

Question 5

Management

Answer 5

Relaxation techniques
Tinnitus re-training therapy
Masking devices
Hearing aids
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)