Tinnitus
ringing in ear(s)
_____ kinds of different sounds can be involved with tinnitus
200
Is there a cure for tinnitus? How can it be treated
No cure; management strategies and options
Out of ____% of people who have tinnitus, only _____% are bothered enough to seek medical attention
-100% -20%
Who is not on the tinnitus management team?
SLPs; they refer them to AuDs
Tinnitus Management Team
ENT, AuD, and Psychologist
Tinnitus is ________ by an event (stressor)
triggered
Scenarios for Tinnitus include:
-Stub toe -chemo -someone who really wanted T. Swift tickets and couldn't get them
Approximately ___ in ___ people experience _______; is it common or uncommon?
Approx. 1 in 7 people experience TINNITUS; common
What can worsen tinnitus?
-Significant Stress -High Caffeine/Sodium -Sudden Hearing Loss
What is a part of tinnitus management?
hearing aids, counseling, and lifestyle adjustment
People with tinnitus are at risk for _________ _______ and ______ _______ because...
People with tinnitus are at risk for SUICIDAL IDEATION and SUICIDAL INTENT because they want the noises to stop
Name someone who committed suicide because of tinnitus and why
CEO of Texas Roadhouse committed because of tinnitus and invalidation of the issue by AuD
What is the recommendation for someone with new complaint of tinnitus and otoscopy showing occluding cerumen?
refer cerumen removal
Cerumen
ear wax; good for ear
Should cerumen be left in ear or taken out? Why?
Cerumen is beneficial: natural moisturizer, traps foreign bodies, deters bugs from getting in your ear (certain aroma) H
How do your ears get cleaned?
Naturally comes out while sleeping (laying onside, leaning in shower, and gravity naturally; floating around)
What is a common complaint in dry states/areas?
Dry ears
When is it okay to put a q-tip in ear? Why?
NEVER; risks cotton tip in ear, puncturing ear drum
What to use instead of q-tips?
use softening agent to flush out wax or don't touch it
What are unacceptable cerumen removal methods?
house key, q-tip
What are acceptable cerumen removal methods?
suction equipment, lighted curette, and forceps
Characteristics of healthy eardrum
clear translucent drum w/ ear bones behind
Occluding Cerumen
can't see ear drum; dark; surrounds canal