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 ...

For most of us, the hum of a refrigerator, the clatter of plates or a nearby conversation are just background noise. But for some, these sounds are uncomfortable, distressing or even painful.

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 ...

A jovial laugh, to Tom Maholchic, feels like a knife stabbing his eardrums. So do all sorts of routine sounds — the sizzle of bacon, the ring of a phone, the rush of running water. “I feel like I have ...

You’ve no doubt felt it: Whether it’s Bach or Beyoncé, music can elicit a variety of reactions in your body and mind. Now, some therapists are using that concept to help patients combat common ...

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, ...

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 ...