Tinnitus and its current treatment–Still an enigma in medicine

Tinnitus is a phantom auditory perception that occurs in humans. Tinnitus, which is a distressing problem affecting many people around the world, is commonly referred to as ringing in the ears. No effective drug therapy is available for this elusive disease, although much research work into mechanis...

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Published in:Journal of the Formosan Medical Association 2016-03, Vol.115 (3), p.139-144
Main Authors: Swain, Santosh Kumar, Nayak, Saumyadarshan, Ravan, Jayprakash Russel, Sahu, Mahesh Chandra
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Auditory Perception
Cognitive Therapy
Counseling
Humans
Internal Medicine
pathophysiology
Risk Factors
tinnitus
Tinnitus - physiopathology
Tinnitus - therapy
tinnitus retraining therapy
treatment
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Summary:Tinnitus is a phantom auditory perception that occurs in humans. Tinnitus, which is a distressing problem affecting many people around the world, is commonly referred to as ringing in the ears. No effective drug therapy is available for this elusive disease, although much research work into mechanism and possible treatment is underway. As yet, there are no Food and Drug Administration approved drugs available and the quest for a new treatment option for tinnitus focus on important challenges in tinnitus management. A number of options have been used to treat patients with tinnitus, but outcomes have been limited. A new, curative modality will provide a turning point in the management of tinnitus. The purpose of this review article is to discuss the pathophysiology, global burden, current treatment, and prevention of tinnitus, with future prospective studies in new drug therapy for this elusive condition.
ISSN:0929-6646
1876-0821
DOI:10.1016/j.jfma.2015.11.011