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ArticleEuropean archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery2022

Hyperacusis: demographic, audiological, and clinical characteristics of patients at the ENT department.

Laure Jacquemin, Emilie Cardon, Sarah Michiels, Tine Luyten, Annemarie Van der Wal, Willem De Hertogh, Olivier M Vanderveken, Paul Van de Heyning, Marc J W Lammers, Vincent Van Rompaey and 1 more

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4 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.

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  3. Investigation of Hyperacusis in Patients with Tinnitus.Iranian journal of otorhinolaryngology · 2026
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Laure JacqueminDepartment of Translational Neuroscience, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium. laure.jacquemin@uza.be.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3465-9386
Emilie CardonDepartment of Translational Neuroscience, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2105-5989
Sarah MichielsUniversity Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Antwerp University Hospital, Edegem, Belgium.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3999-8096
Tine LuytenDepartment of Translational Neuroscience, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4474-0302
Annemarie Van der WalDepartment of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy, Antwerp University, Antwerp, Belgium.
Willem De HertoghDepartment of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy, Antwerp University, Antwerp, Belgium.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8856-2507
Olivier M VandervekenDepartment of Translational Neuroscience, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4088-4213
Paul Van de HeyningDepartment of Translational Neuroscience, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8424-3717
Marc J W LammersDepartment of Translational Neuroscience, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium.
Vincent Van RompaeyDepartment of Translational Neuroscience, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0912-7780
Annick GillesDepartment of Translational Neuroscience, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3669-6428

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Abstract

purposeTo document whether patients with and without hyperacusis differ from each other on demographic, audiological, and clinical characteristics.

methodsBased on the Hyperacusis Questionnaire's (HQ) cut-off (HQ > 28), a total of 2301 participants were divided into patients with and without hyperacusis. Demographic data, scores on self-reported questionnaires [Tinnitus Functional Index (TFI), Visual Analogue Scale of tinnitus loudness (VAS

resultsIn total, 10.9% of the patients was classified as hyperacusis patients (n = 251). They reported a significant, higher tinnitus severity (mean difference of 19 points on TFI) and mental distress (mean difference of 4 points on the HADS subscales) (p < 0.001) than patients without hyperacusis. Moreover, this group consisted of more women (45% % in hyperacusis group vs. 35% in non-hyperacusis group) and women scored significantly higher on the HQ (p < 0.001) and TFI (p < 0.01).

conclusionPatients with hyperacusis have distinctive characteristics. The presence of hyperacusis in combination with tinnitus can indicate a higher need for psychoeducation. Patients that present themselves with hyperacusis without tinnitus complaints remain a minority, yet might be underdiagnosed. Hence, future studies should disentangle tinnitus from hyperacusis. In clinical practice, greater efforts are required to increase knowledge about hyperacusis as a primary or secondary complaint and to provide individualized treatment for these patients.

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AudiologyTinnitusDemographyFemaleHumansHyperacusisRetrospective StudiesSurveys and QuestionnairesDemographicsHearingHyperacusisQuestionnairesSelf-reportSound intoleranceTinnitus

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