The efficacy of open molds in controlling tinnitus

Ferrari, Gisele Munhóes dos Santos; Sánchez, Tanit Ganz; Pedalini, Maria Elisabete Bovino

doi:10.1016/s1808-8694(15)30081-1

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“…Improvement in hearing symptoms was achieved, particularly for those complaining of tinnitus (16 women and 10 men), which confirms data from the literature. 20 22 This information reinforces the thesis that the hearing aid constitutes an important resource for physicians and audiologists who engage in hearing rehabilitation.…”

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“…Finally, as reported in the literature, 20 22 use of the hearing aid was decisive for reducing some complaints, such as decreased sensation of dizziness and tinnitus ( Table 3 ) for both women and men.…”

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confidence: 52%

“…If on the one hand adaptation of the hearing aids has improved some of these symptoms, 20 21 22 23 then on the other hand, hearing aid user may be related to a worsening clinical picture in cases of allergic contact dermatitis 24 25 and even worse tinnitus if the device has no ventilation or is an open mold. 22 …”

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Relationship between Otolaryngologic Complaints and Systemic Comorbidities Observed in a Group of Hearing Aid Users

Ribas

Silvestre

Mottecy

et al. 2014

Int Arch Otorhinolaryngol

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Introduction Optimization of the selection, adaptation, and benefit of hearing aids is necessary to characterize and manage hearing loss, user expectations, otolaryngologic symptoms, and systemic comorbidities. Objective To compare the occurrence of otologic complaints, systemic diseases, and effective use of hearing aids in men and women with deafness. Methods Patients from a Unified Health System–accredited hearing health service, who reported problems in adapting to their hearing aids, were evaluated by a physician and audiologist. An anamnesis, ENT evaluation, and audiological evaluation were performed. Results During the data collection period, 278 subjects came in for follow-up visits; of these, 61 (21%) reported otologic or operational problems with their equipment. The most prevalent type of hearing loss was basocochlear, a characteristic of presbycusis, in both men and women; the most frequently reported comorbidities were hypercholesterolemia (more significant in women) and hypertension (more significant in men). Fourteen subjects reported using their device discontinuously, with no significant difference between genders; the reasons for discontinuation of use were itching and ringing, with more complaints from women. Conclusion The incidence of systemic and audiological complaints is high in this population. These patients should be evaluated thoroughly, as resolutions of these complaints can contribute to improving the quality of life and assist in the process of hearing aid fitting.

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Relationship between Otolaryngologic Complaints and Systemic Comorbidities Observed in a Group of Hearing Aid Users

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Silvestre

Mottecy

et al. 2014

Int Arch Otorhinolaryngol

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“…and E.F.) for 3 inclusion criteria: ≥2 independent patient groups treated differently, randomization of patients, and reporting of tinnitus outcomes (if the study examined symptoms other than tinnitus, tinnitus results were reported separately). This yielded 147 studies ( Figure 1) for inclusion in data abstraction and analysis 5–151 …”

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A Systematic Review of Eligibility and Outcomes in Tinnitus Trials

Plein

Harounian

Floyd

et al. 2015

Otolaryngol.--head neck surg.

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Randomized trials of tinnitus interventions are most applicable to older adults with tinnitus lasting ≥ 6 months who are evaluated in specialty settings. High risk of bias, short follow-up, and outcome reporting raise concerns about the validity of findings and may influence how clinicians apply trial results to individual patients and establish treatment expectations, thus demonstrating the need for further quality research in this field.

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Amplification with hearing aids for patients with tinnitus and co-existing hearing loss

Hoare

Edmondson-Jones

Sereda

et al. 2014

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews

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BackgroundTinnitus is described as the perception of sound or noise in the absence of real acoustic stimulation. In the current absence of a cure for tinnitus, clinical management typically focuses on reducing the effects of co-morbid symptoms such as distress or hearing loss. Hearing loss is commonly co-morbid with tinnitus and so logic implies that amplification of external sounds by hearing aids will reduce perception of the tinnitus sound and the distress associated with it. ObjectivesTo assess the effects of hearing aids specifically in terms of tinnitus benefit in patients with tinnitus and co-existing hearing loss.

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The efficacy of open molds in controlling tinnitus

Cited by 12 publications

References 22 publications

Relationship between Otolaryngologic Complaints and Systemic Comorbidities Observed in a Group of Hearing Aid Users

Relationship between Otolaryngologic Complaints and Systemic Comorbidities Observed in a Group of Hearing Aid Users

A Systematic Review of Eligibility and Outcomes in Tinnitus Trials

Amplification with hearing aids for patients with tinnitus and co-existing hearing loss

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