Hyperacusis refers to an increased sensitivity to and reduced tolerance of everyday sounds that people would not usually find uncomfortable. People with hyperacusis may find these sounds merely ...

SARASOTA — The clanking of a fork on a plate, the rustling of paper, the jingle of keys or the soft purr of a car engine can be excruciating for those suffering severe hyperacusis. The rare hearing ...

An Augustana College professor is researching remote counseling and sound therapy for individuals with hearing disorders, such as hyperacusis, an increased sensitivity to sounds that people find ...

For George Rue, certain everyday sounds are unbearable. "Squeaky door hinges, any type of fork on a plate. It's like microscopic needles shooting into my eardrums," he explained. Linda Opperman has ...

Then, they'll conduct a four-week clinical sound therapy trial involving fitting participants with sound devices (like a hearing aid) to help alleviate hyperacusis reactions, tracking patients' ...

CARLSBAD, Calif.CARLSBAD, Calif. — After many children go to an air show, their ears may be ringing from the roar of jet engines for a day or two afterward. For Joshua Papatheodore, the aftereffects ...

A recently published study examined the occurrence of hyperacusis in patients with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Results showed a statistically higher prevalence of hyperacusis in ...

BOSTON (CBS) - A loud noise can be uncomfortable, but for some people, it can be downright painful. These people suffer from something known as 'Noise Trauma', or 'Hyperacusis'. Researcher Richard ...

Hyperacusis is the term used to describe a decreased tolerance and increased sensitivity to everyday sounds that are not usually thought of as particularly loud or uncomfortable. Examples of the ...

As the father of two deaf sons and the author of a book on the history of cochlear implants, I thought I knew a bit about hearing problems. I was still shocked by an e-mail I received some months ago.

A study is the first to examine the relationship between parental mental illness like anxiety and depression in childhood and the risk of suicide and self-harm in adults who suffer from tinnitus, ...