Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
4101345 Acta Otorrinolaringologica (English Edition) 2009 5 Pages PDF
Abstract

ObjectiveProspective study of the effectiveness of treatment in patients with hyperacusis by means of an open-field technique of acoustic treatment with nature sounds.Material and methodsThirty-four patients were referred to a tinnitus and hyperacusis clinic at a private Otorhinolaryngology Unit. Clinical and exploratory ENT studies were performed. Open-field nature sounds were applied by means of a compact disk for half an hour each day during a period of several weeks.ResultsBy the end of treatment, the 34 patients studied had reached normal discomfort thresholds in a maximum of 9 weeks.ConclusionsThe progressive open-field application of nature sounds has been effective in eliminating hyperacusis in a short space of time.

ResumenObjetivoEstudio prospectivo de la eficacia del tratamiento de pacientes con hiperacusia mediante técnica de tratamiento acústico con sonidos de la naturaleza en campo abierto.Material y métodosAcudieron 34 pacientes a consulta de acufenos e hiperacusia de una unidad de otorrinolaringología de una clínica privada. Se realizó estudio otorrinolaringológico clínico y exploratorio. Se aplican sonidos de la naturaleza mediante un disco compacto en campo abierto, media hora al día y durante varias semanas de duración.ResultadosAl finalizar el tratamiento, los 34 pacientes estudiados consiguieron unos umbrales de malestar normales en un plazo máximo de 9 semanas.ConclusionesLa aplicación progresiva de sonidos de la naturaleza en campo abierto ha sido efectiva a corto plazo para eliminar la hiperacusia.

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