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hyperacusis
noun
A heightened sensitivity to some sounds
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Some people with hyperacusis may also have tinnitus, where they hear noises such as buzzing, ringing, whistling, hissing and other sounds in the ears or head.
"Many people with hyperacusis use devices such as earplugs to block out the sound, but as Chris discovered, although they may provide temporary relief they can undo any progress made to adapt to sound – and may even make the condition worse," she adds.
Still without a proper diagnosis, Chris scoured the internet for a solution and that's when he discovered his unusual condition actually had a name – hyperacusis.
"The symptoms of hyperacusis can make people very angry, distressed or anxious and they often, as in Chris's case, find themselves panicking when they try to escape the sound which is affecting them.
"People who are exposed to loud sounds for a long time, for example in their job, can find their hyperacusis gets worse.
"I found several websites which mentioned hyperacusis, but they all seemed to have different ideas about how it should be treated.
Dates of his tour can be found at Chrissingletonmusic.com What is hyperacusis?
* People with hyperacusis, or extreme sensitivity to noise, are not all affected by the same types of sounds, but the symptoms are often similar.
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* Some experts believe that damage to this feedback mechanism may be another cause of hyperacusis.
One of the newest and most comprehensive approaches, tinnitus retraining therapy, was devised by Dr. Pawel Jastreboff at the University of Maryland Tinnitus and Hyperacusis Center.
Additional resource: http://www.hyperacusis.org/ On March 6, Booming will post Dr. DiSarno's answers about hearing aids, cochlear implants, genetic causes of hearing loss, ear wax and other hearing issues.
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