scholarly journals Sound Generator: Analysis of the Effectiveness of Noise in the Habituation of Tinnitus

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Fernanda Capoani Garcia Mondelli ◽  
Aline Faure Cabreira ◽  
Izabella Lima de Matos ◽  
Maria Carolina Ferreira ◽  
Andressa Vital Rocha
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing Loss ◽  
Hearing Aids ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing ◽  
Pink Noise ◽  
Sound Therapy ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Bilateral Sensorineural Hearing Loss ◽  
Sound Generator

Abstract Introduction Tinnitus is a disorder that affects 10 to 15% of de world's population. Sound therapy performed through hearing aids (HAs) with integrated sound generator (SG) is one of the forms of tinnitus treatment. Objective To analyze the effectiveness of four masking noises in relieving tinnitus in individuals with mild and moderate bilateral sensorineural hearing loss and their influence in speech perception. Methods The participants were 35 individuals with tinnitus and mild and moderate bilateral sensorineural hearing loss, divided into four groups. All groups underwent HA and SG adaptation, being regulated in the combined mode (HA and SG). In group 1 (G1), the white noise stimulus was applied, in group 2 (G2), pink noise was applied, in group 3 (G3), speech noise, and in group 4 (G4), the high tone was applied. All patients were subjected to the following procedures: audiological diagnosis, acuphenometry, tinnitus handicap inventory (THI), visual analogue scale (VAS), and hearing in noise test (HINT). The procedures were performed prior to and after hearing intervention, and after 3 months of use of HA and SG. Results All groups presented a statistically significant difference for the THI, VAS, and HINT pre and postintervention. In the case of the HINT, only pink noise presented a significant difference. However, in the comparation among groups there was no significant difference. Conclusion The present study made it possible to conclude that the four noises were equally effective in relieving tinnitus, with no statistically significant differences between the analyzed groups.

Otologics Fully Implantable Hearing Device Phase II Results

2008 ◽  
Vol 139 (2_suppl) ◽  
pp. P57-P57
Author(s):  
Drew M Horlbeck ◽  
Herman A Jenkins ◽  
Ben J Balough ◽  
Michael E Hoffer
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing Loss ◽  
Phase Ii ◽  
Hearing Aids ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Pure Tone ◽  
Sound Field ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Hearing Device

Objective The efficacy of the Otologics Fully Implantable Hearing Device (MET) was assessed in adult patients with bilateral moderate to severe sensorineural hearing loss. Methods Surgical insertion of this totally implanted system was identical to the Phase I study. A repeated-measures within-subjects design assessed aided sound field thresholds and speech performances with the subject's own, appropriately fit, walk-in hearing aid(s) and the Otologics Fully Implantable Hearing Device. Results Six- and 12-month Phase II data will be presented. Ten patients were implanted and activated as part Phase II clinical trial. Three patients were lost to long term follow-up due to two coil failures and one ossicular abnormality preventing proper device placement. No significant differences between preoperative (AC = 59 dB, BC = 55 dB) and postoperative (AC = 61 dB, BC = 54 dB) unaided pure tone averages were noted (p < 0.05). Pure tone average implant aided thresholds (41 dB) were equivalent to that of walk-in-aided (37 dB) condition with no significant difference (p < 0.05) between patients’ walk-in-aided individual frequency thresholds and implant-aided thresholds. Word recognition scores and hearing in noise scores were similar between the walk-in-aided and for the implant-aided condition. Patient benefit scales will be presented at all end points. Conclusions Results of the Otologics MET Fully Implantable Hearing Device Phase II trial provide evidence that this fully implantable device is a viable alternative to currently available hearing aids in patients with sensorineural hearing loss.

Current indications for cochlear implantation in adults and children

2019 ◽  
Vol 73 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Witold Szyfter ◽  
Michał Karlik ◽  
Alicja Sekula ◽  
Simon Harris ◽  
Wojciech Gawęcki
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing Loss ◽  
Hearing Aids ◽  
Cochlear Implantation ◽  
Pure Tone Audiometry ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing ◽  
Profound Hearing Loss ◽  
Unilateral Deafness ◽  
Bilateral Sensorineural Hearing Loss ◽  
Asymmetric Hearing Loss

Introduction: Surgical treatment of deafness by cochlear implants is used for more than 40 years, and during this period permanently, gradual and significant expansion of indications for this surgery has been observed. Material and methods: In our Department in the years 1994-2018 1480 cochlear implantations were performed, both in adults (647) and in children (883). In this study current indications and the rules for eligibility of patients based on 25 years of experience are presented. Results: Indications for cochlear implantation in adults are: 1) bilateral postlingual deafness, 2) bilateral sensorineural hearing loss - in pure tone audiometry > 70 dB HL (average 500-4000 Hz) and in speech audiometry in hearing aids understanding < 50% of words for the intensity of the stimulus 65 dB, in the absence of the benefits of hearing aids, 3) bilateral profound hearing loss for high frequency with good hearing for low frequency, in the absence of the benefits of hearing aids, 4) some cases of asymmetric hearing loss with intensive tinnitus in the deaf ear. An indication in children is bilateral sensorineural hearing loss > 80dB HL confirmed by hearing tests, after about 6 months of rehabilitation with the use of hearing aids. Discussion: Although cochlear implantation is used for more than 40 years, the indications for this treatment underlies constant modifications. They concern the age of eligible patients, implantation in patients with partially preserved hearing, as well as treatment for patients with difficult anatomical conditions. In many countries, bilateral implantations are commonly performed, and more and more centers recommend this treatment in the case of unilateral deafness or asymmetric hearing loss, especially with the accompanying tinnitus in the deaf ear.

Pediatric Bilateral Sensorineural Hearing Loss: Minimum Test Battery and Referral Criteria for Cochlear Implant Candidacy Evaluation

2021 ◽  
pp. 019459982110273
Author(s):  
Samantha Anne ◽  
Kevin D. Brown ◽  
Donald M. Goldberg ◽  
Oliver F. Adunka ◽  
Margaret Kenna ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Language Development ◽  
Cochlear Implant ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing Loss ◽  
Hearing Aids ◽  
Early Years ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing ◽  
Speech And Language ◽  
Bilateral Sensorineural Hearing Loss ◽  
Speech And Language Development

Among the various cochlear implant systems approved by the Food and Drug Administration, current labeling for pediatric usage encompasses (1) bilateral profound bilateral sensorineural hearing loss in children aged 9 to 24 months and bilateral severe to profound sensorineural hearing loss in children older than 2 years; (2) use of appropriately fitted hearing aids for 3 months (this can be waived if there is evidence of ossification); and (3) demonstration of limited progress with auditory, speech, and language development. Pediatric guidelines require children to have significantly worse speech understanding before qualifying for cochlear implantation. The early years of life have been shown to be critical for speech and language development, and auditory deprivation is especially detrimental during this crucial time. Level of evidence: 2.

scholarly journals Analysis of the results of hearing aids fitting using the questionnaire «Glasgow Hearing Aid Benefit Profile»

2015 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-33
Author(s):  
L. E. Golooanooa ◽  
E. V. Zhiunskaya ◽  
M. . Yu
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing Loss ◽  
Hearing Aids ◽  
Hearing Aid ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing ◽  
Hearing Aid Fitting ◽  
Bilateral Sensorineural Hearing Loss ◽  
Hearing Aid Benefit

164 patients with moderate to severe ehronie bilateral sensorineural hearing loss were asked to fill in the Glasgow hearing aid benefit profile. Its usefulness was showed in eases of diffieult hearing aid fitting.

Efficacy of the active middle-ear implant in patients with sensorineural hearing loss

2013 ◽  
Vol 127 (S2) ◽  
pp. S8-S16 ◽  
Author(s):  
C L Butler ◽  
P Thavaneswaran ◽  
I H Lee
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing Loss ◽  
Middle Ear ◽  
Hearing Aids ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing ◽  
Active Middle Ear Implant ◽  
Middle Ear Implant ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Middle Ear Implants ◽  
Better Than

AbstractIntroduction:This systematic review aims to advise on the effectiveness of the active middle-ear implant in patients with sensorineural hearing loss, compared with external hearing aids.Methods:A systematic search of several electronic databases, including PubMed and Embase, was used to identify relevant studies for inclusion.Results:Fourteen comparative studies were included. Nine studies reported on the primary outcome of functional gain: one found that the middle-ear implant was significantly better than external hearing aids (p < 0.001), while another found that external hearing aids were generally significantly better than middle-ear implants (p < 0.05). Six of the seven remaining studies found that middle-ear implants were better than external hearing aids, although generally no clinically significant difference (i.e. ≥10 dB) was seen.Conclusion:Generally, the active middle-ear implant appears to be as effective as the external hearing aid in improving hearing outcomes in patients with sensorineural hearing loss.

scholarly journals Tuli sensorineural pada penderita leukemia mielositik kronik

2015 ◽  
Vol 45 (2) ◽  
pp. 160
Author(s):  
Dyah Indrasworo ◽  
Hengky Wijaya Harto
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing Loss ◽  
Hearing Aids ◽  
Underlying Disease ◽  
Early Sign ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing ◽  
Chronic Myelocytic Leukemia ◽  
Patient Case ◽  
Myelocytic Leukemia ◽  
Bilateral Sensorineural Hearing Loss

Latar belakang: Leukemia adalah salah satu penyakit yang dapat menimbulkan gangguan pendengaran. Gangguan pendengaran pada penderita leukemia adalah kasus yang jarang terjadi, terutamabila gangguan pendengaran tersebut merupakan tanda awal dari proses penyakit leukemia. Tujuan:Pelaporan kasus jarang yaitu tuli sensorineural akibat leukemia mielositik kronik (LMK). Kasus:Dilaporkan laki-laki usia 26 tahun dengan tuli sensorineural bilateral yang diduga berhubungan denganLMK. Hiperviskositas dapat merupakan penyebab terjadinya gangguan pada fungsi pendengaran telingadalam. Hiperviskositas dan leukostasis pada arteri labirintin dan kapiler koklea merupakan patogenesisterjadinya tuli sensorineural pada LMK. Penatalaksanaan: Diagnosis tulisensorineural bilateralditegakkan dengan audiometri dan timpanometri sesudah pasien menjalani terapi leukapheresis. Penurunanpendengaran yang terjadi secara perlahan-lahan merupakan gejala yang terjadi akibat LMK pada kasusini. Kesimpulan: Terjadinya tuli sensorineural harus diwaspadai pada penderita LMK sebagai tandaawal dari penyakit yang mendasari. Hilangnya fungsi pendengaran bersifat permanen, sehingga dapatdisarankan pemasangan alat bantu dengar pada kasus tuli sensorineural  akibat LMK. Kata kunci : leukemia mielositik kronik, tuli sensorineural, hiperviskositas ABSTRACTBackground: Leukemia is one of the etiologic causes of hearing loss. Hearing loss in leukemia patients is rare, especially when the hearing loss presents as early sign of leukemia. Purpose: Reportinga rare case of sensorineural hearing loss in a chronic myelocytic leukemia (CML) patient. Case Report:We present a case of a 26-year-old man suffering from bilateral sensorineural hearing loss allegedlyassociated with CML. Hiperviscosity might be the cause of hearing dysfunction of the inner ear. Thepathogenesis of sensorineural hearing loss in CML patients involves hyperviscosity and leucostasis oflabyrinthine arteries and capillaries of the cochlea. Management: Bilateral sensorineural deafnessdiagnosis was confirmed by audiometry and tympanometry after patient underwent leucapheresis therapy.Gradual hearing loss was a symptom that occurred as a result of CML in this case. Conclusion: The occurrence of sensorineural hearing loss in patients with CML should be considered as an early sign of an underlying disease. Since the hearing loss is permanent, hearing aids are required in cases ofsensorineural hearing loss as a result of CML. Keywords : chronic myelocytic leukemia, sensorineural hearing loss, hyperviscosity

Relationship between hearing loss and sexual dysfunction

2012 ◽  
Vol 127 (2) ◽  
pp. 142-147 ◽  
Author(s):  
S Bakır ◽  
N Penbegül ◽  
R Gün ◽  
E Yorgancilar ◽  
V Kiniş ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing Loss ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Adult Men ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Male Patients ◽  
Bilateral Sensorineural Hearing Loss

AbstractObjective:Deafness may be one of the factors that leads to a change in sexual function. This study aimed to assess sexual function, in particular erectile dysfunction, in male patients with hearing loss.Materials and methods:We studied two groups: (1) adult men with acquired, bilateral, sensorineural hearing loss, and (2) healthy, adult, married men demonstrated to have normal hearing levels, as the control group. Sexual function was assessed using the International Index of Erectile Functions questionnaire, and quality of life using the 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey.Results:There was a statistically significant difference between the groups regarding the International Index of Erectile Functions questionnaire results (p <0.001), both for each of the five questionnaire domain scores and for the total score.Conclusion:Our results indicate that men with mild or moderate sensorineural hearing loss have poorer sexual health.

scholarly journals Rehabilitation of Severe to Profound Sensorineural Hearing Loss in Adults: Audiological Outcomes

2019 ◽  
pp. 014556131989246
Author(s):  
Andrea Ciorba ◽  
Maria Paola Guidi ◽  
Piotr H. Skarżyński ◽  
Chiara Bianchini ◽  
Monica Rosignoli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing Loss ◽  
Hearing Aids ◽  
Speech Intelligibility ◽  
Functional Results ◽  
Binaural Hearing ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing ◽  
Adult Patients ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Clinical Records

The aim of this article is to describe the audiological patterns of 71 adult patients presenting severe to profound sensorineural hearing loss, who were rehabilitated by cochlear implants (CIs) and hearing aids. This is a retrospective study in a university setting, where the clinical records of 71 adult patients were reviewed and processed. Speech intelligibility was evaluated at one aided ear (CI) or at both aided ears (double CI or a combination of CI and hearing aid [HA]). Patients with a bilateral CI or with a bimodal hearing setup (CI and HA) performed better than those with a single CI; data from the phonetic matrices test showed that there was a statistically significant difference among patients aided by a single CI versus binaural setup (double CI or CI + HA). In particular, patients aided by a bilateral CI, or by a CI and HA, showed an improvement in the functional results of the speech tests, compared to patients using a single CI. Binaural hearing (either with a bilateral CI or bimodal) allows an improvement in the functional results at the speech tests, compared to the use of a CI only.

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