Tonic tensor tympani syndrome in tinnitus and hyperacusis patients: A multi-clinic prevalence study

Tonic tensor tympani syndrome in tinnitus and hyperacusis patients: A multi-clinic prevalence study

Tonic tensor tympani syndrome (TTTS) is an involuntary, anxiety-based condition where the reflex threshold for tensor tympani muscle activity is reduced, causing a frequent spasm. This can trigger aural symptoms from tympanic membrane tension, middle ear ventilation alterations and trigeminal nerve...

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Main Authors: Myriam Westcott, Tanit Ganz Sanchez, Isabel Diges, Clarice Saba, Ross Dineen, Celene McNeill, Alison Chiam, Mary O′Keefe, Tricia Sharples
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2013-01-01
Series:Noise and Health
Subjects:
Acoustic shock
hyperacusis
tensor tympani
tinnitus
tonic tensor tympani syndrome
Online Access:http://www.noiseandhealth.org/article.asp?issn=1463-1741;year=2013;volume=15;issue=63;spage=117;epage=128;aulast=Westcott

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