SARASOTA — The clanking of a fork on a plate, the rustling of paper, the jingle of keys or the soft purr of a car engine can be excruciating for those suffering severe hyperacusis. The rare hearing ...

Hyperacusis refers to an increased sensitivity to and reduced tolerance of everyday sounds that people would not usually find uncomfortable. People with hyperacusis may find these sounds merely ...

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For George Rue, certain everyday sounds are unbearable. "Squeaky door hinges, any type of fork on a plate. It's like microscopic needles shooting into my eardrums," he explained. Linda Opperman has ...

CARLSBAD, Calif.CARLSBAD, Calif. — After many children go to an air show, their ears may be ringing from the roar of jet engines for a day or two afterward. For Joshua Papatheodore, the aftereffects ...

Hyperacusis is the term used to describe an intolerance to everyday sounds that causes discomfort, distress and even pain. The condition varies significantly, with some people finding it a minor ...

A recently published study examined the occurrence of hyperacusis in patients with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Results showed a statistically higher prevalence of hyperacusis in ...

BOSTON (CBS) - A loud noise can be uncomfortable, but for some people, it can be downright painful. These people suffer from something known as 'Noise Trauma', or 'Hyperacusis'. Researcher Richard ...

A study is the first to examine the relationship between parental mental illness like anxiety and depression in childhood and the risk of suicide and self-harm in adults who suffer from tinnitus, ...