Can Hyperacusis Make Your Tinnitus Permanently Worse?

kmohoruk

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Oct 2, 2014
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Tinnitus Since
07/2005
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Loud Noise, Ear Infection, TMJ
I have heard some different opinions on this matter...

Is it possible for a noise that you may be sensitive to due to your hyperacusis (a bike bell, beep from an electronic scanner, or a car horn) permanently making your tinnitus worse/damaging your hearing.

I've heard some people say it depends on the person. It has to be over 115db. or a firm yes that it can.

If you can shed any sort of light on this matter then it would be much appreciated!

Cheers,

Kris
 
I have heard some different opinions on this matter...
Is it possible for a noise that you may be sensitive to due to your hyperacusis (a bike bell, beep from an electronic scanner, or a car horn) permanently making your tinnitus worse/damaging your hearing.
I've heard some people say it depends on the person. It has to be over 115db. or a firm yes that it can.
If you can shed any sort of light on this matter then it would be much appreciated!
Cheers,
Kris

Hi Kris -

Hyperacusis represents a decreased threshold for discomfort, not a decreased threshold for damage. A hyperacusic is no more susceptible to auditory damage from a given sound than a non-hyperacusic.

Kind regards -

Dr. Stephen Nagler
 

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