Hyperacusis is a separate pathology from sensorineural hearing loss
Evidence
As we just discussed, hypersensitivity to sounds, or hyperacusis, is not a common consequence of SNHL. That is, most people with SNHL do not experience hyperacusis. Hyperacusis is typically considered a separate pathology from SNHL, and it can also be present in listeners with normal hearing. Hyperacusis can, and often does, occur in the presence of sensorineural hearing loss, and it is also commonly, but not always, associated with tinnitus. Many patients are aware that they have a heightened sensitivity to sounds, but patients may also believe that they have hyperacusis, even if their experiences fall within normal ranges. Thus, it is important to fully document a patient’s response to intense and moderate-level sounds to verify whether hyperacusis is indeed present. — Jennifer Lentz, Psychoacoustics- Perception of Normal…, 858
Hyperacusis is typically considered a separate pathology from SNHL, and it can also be present in listeners with normal hearing. Hyperacusis can, and often does, occur in the presence of sensorineural hearing loss, and it is also commonly, but not always, associated with tinnitus. Many patients are aware that they have a heightened sensitivity to sounds, but patients may also believe that they have hyperacusis, even if their experiences fall within normal ranges. Thus, it is important to fully document a patient’s response to intense and moderate-level sounds to verify whether hyperacusis is indeed present. — Jennifer Lentz, Psychoacoustics- Perception of Normal…, 858
Categorization
- DEFINE: Distinguishes hyperacusis from SNHL and notes its frequent association with tinnitus.
- corroborated: 2 independent passages support this claim — Jennifer Lentz, Psychoacoustics- Perception of Normal…, 858