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Dmytro Segal, DO
Mar 12, 2024
What is a tinnitus test and how is it performed?
Tinnitus is a common condition that affects more than 740 million adults globally and is perceived as a major problem by more than 120 million people, mostly aged 65 years or older. In 2019, an estimated 37% of adult Canadians (9.2 million) had experienced tinnitus; it was bothersome for 7% of the population. Tinnitus was associated with poor self-reported mental health, mood disorder, a weak sense of community belonging, high daily stress, and poor-quality sleep.
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A person is said to have hearing loss if they are not able to hear as well as someone with normal hearing, meaning hearing thresholds of 20 dB or better in both ears. It can be mild, moderate, moderately severe, severe or profound, and can affect one or both ears. Major causes of hearing loss include congenital or early onset childhood hearing loss, chronic middle ear infections, noise-induced hearing loss, age-related hearing loss, and ototoxic drugs that damage the inner ear. Read more in our blog.
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