Phonophobia and hyperacusis: practical points from a case report
Phonophobia and hyperacusis are two separate but closely related symptoms that are often mistakenly used in clinical practice as the same entity. Here we present a case report to highlight the distinguishing features of both and discuss the steps of management in these conditions. It is vital for th...
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Universiti Sains Malaysia
2010
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| Online Access: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/2378/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/2378/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/2378/1/09-171CR1phonophobia.pdf |
| Summary: | Phonophobia and hyperacusis are two separate but closely related symptoms that are often mistakenly used in clinical practice as the same entity. Here we present a case report to highlight the distinguishing features of both and discuss the steps of management in these conditions. It is vital for the attending doctors to recognise hyperacusis and phonophobia as different entities to manage
them successfully.
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