Characterization of tinnitus in the elderly and its possible related disorders

SummaryPopulation aging it is a current reality in Brazil and tinnitus appears as a very prevalent symptom, having a high impact on the quality of life of elderly patients.Aimto evaluate and to characterize tinnitus in this group.Materials and MethodsA research questionnaire randomly given to 100 elderly patients in a tertiary hospital, asking about tinnitus characteristics, its impact on the life of the patient, and personal medical history.Results61% of the participants were female, average age average was 69.53 years.ConclusionsTinnitus has a relevant impact on the lives of the elderly; there was no correlation between the level of hearing loss and the level of patient dissatisfaction caused by tinnitus; and presbycusis was the most common finding in the audiometric tests.