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Hyperacusis
Hyperacusis is an increased sensitivity to sound and a low tolerance for environmental noise. Definitions of hyperacusis can vary significantly; it often revolves around damage to or of the stapes bone, stapedius muscle or tensor tympani. It is often categorized into four subtypes: loudness, pain, annoyance, and fear. It can be a highly debilitating hearing disorder.
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Treatment
- ·Tinnitus Retraining Therapy or TRT, Round and Oval Window Reinforcement
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