Quieting the Noise: A Guide to Hyperacusis Assessment and Management

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Quieting the Noise A Guide to Hyperacusis
Assessment and Management
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What is Hyperacusis?
Hyperacusis is a condition characterized by an
unusual intolerance to sounds that are
typically perceived as normal by the majority.
Individuals afflicted by hyperacusis often
experience an amplified sensitivity to
everyday environmental sounds. However, the
extent of this sensitivity can differ
significantly from person to person.
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Symptoms of Hyperacusis
Hyperacusis symptoms heightened
of distressing an individual' s symptoms,
manifests in a range
that revolve sensitivity to
around sound.
These
often disruptive and uncomfortable, underscore
the challenges posed by this condition. Common
symptoms include Sound Intolerance
Pain or Discomfort Anxiety and Emotional Distress
Heightened Irritability Hearing Discomfort Escal
ation Cover their ears or strive to flee from the
noise.
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Causes of Hyperacusis
Hyperacusis, characterized by an abnormal
sensitivity to sounds, has multifaceted
rooted in various factors. While the
origins precise

• cause can differ among individuals, several key
  contributors have been identified
• Damage to the Auditory System Hearing Loss
• Inflammatory Conditions Stress and Trauma
• Depression

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Treatments of Hyperacusis
There are medical
no specific restorative treatments that can
surgical or help with
hyperacusis. Although, techniques can help you
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Cognitive behavioral therapy ( CBT)
Lifestyle Changes
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