Listening handicap in tinnitus patients by controlling extended high frequencies - Effort or fatigue?

In previous studies, the results regarding the presence of listening effort or fatigue in tinnitus patients were inconsistent. The reason for this inconsistency could be that extended high frequencies, which can cause listening handicap, were not considered. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the listening skills in tinnitus patients by matching the hearing thresholds at all frequencies, including the extended high frequency.

Source: Auris, Nasus, Larynx - May 1, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Eser Sendesen, Didem Turkyilmaz Tags: Original Article Source Type: research