Includes bibliographical references and index.

Preface

Introduction

Chapter 1. Research on Tinnitus (“Ringing Sound in the Ear”): Past, Present and Future
(Mohd N Zakaria, Wan NW Mohamad and Joav Merrick – Audiology and Speech Pathology Programme, School of Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, Malaysia, et al.)

Section 1: Clinical Studies

Chapter 2. The Relevance of Tinnitus Psychoacoustic Procedures in Assessing Patients with Tinnitus
(Mohd N Zakaria – Audiology and Speech Pathology Programme, School of Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, Malaysia

Chapter 3. The Effect of Masker Type on Tinnitus Suppressive Effect
(Jenn W Wong, Wan NW Mohamad, Wan SW Husain and Mohd N Zakaria – Audiology and Speech Pathology Programme, School of Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia,
Kubang Kerian, Kelantan)

Chapter 4. The Perceived Severity of Tinnitus Has No Correlation with Tinnitus Pitch and Loudness
(Jenny YJ Lau, Rosdan Salim, Cheu L Aw, Baharudin Abdullah, Wan NW Mohamad and Mohd N Zakaria – hearLIFE Hearing Care Centre, Marina Parkcity, Miri, Sarawak, et al.)

Chapter 5. Tinnitus and Cognition: How are they Related?
(Jun H Koh, Muzaimi Mustapha, Zuraida Zainun, Wan NW Mohamad and Mohd N Zakaria – Department of Neurosciences, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains, Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, et al.)

Chapter 6. A Survey on Tinnitus Management by Mental Health Professionals in Malaysia
(Mohd N Zakaria, Nor EC Deraman, Nik AN Othman, Suzaily Wahab, Wan SW Husain, Noor AA Wahab and Wan NW Mohamad – Audiology and Speech Pathology Programme, School of Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, et al.)

Chapter 7. A Validation Study of a Simplified Version of Malay Tinnitus Questionnaire
(Wan NW Mohamad, Nur A Johaniz and Mohd N Zakaria – Audiology and Speech Pathology Programme, School of Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia, et al.)

Chapter 8. The Pattern of Residual Inhibition Among Patients with Tinnitus When Exposed to Different Types of Maskers
(Wan NW Mohamad, Sufial A Rahim, Mahamad A Awang, Maziah Romli, Cheu L Aw, Noraidah Ismail and Mohd N Zakaria – Audiology and Speech Pathology Programme, School of Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia, et al.)

Chapter 9. Clinical Characteristics of Malaysian Patients with Tinnitus: Preliminary Findings from Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia
(Wan NW Mohamad, Hui X Low, Nik AN Othman, and Mohd N Zakaria – Audiology and Speech Pathology Programme, School of Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan)

Chapter 10. The Characteristics of Tinnitus Among Hospital Workers Exposed to Loud Noises
(Wan NW Mohamad, Angelina Wong, Cheu L Aw, Nik AN Othman, Rosdan Salim, and Mohd N Zakaria – Audiology and Speech Pathology Programme, School of Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, et al.)

Chapter 11. Measuring The Impacts of Tinnitus: An Update on Self-Report Tinnitus Questionnaires
(Wan NW Mohamad, Deborah Hall and Mohd N Zakaria – Audiology and Speech Pathology Programme, School of Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, et al.)

Chapter 12. Is There a Relation Between Tinnitus Severity and Hearing Handicap?
(Wan NW Mohamad, Deborah Hall, Derek Hoare and Mohd N Zakaria – Audiology and Speech Pathology Programme, School of Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia, et al.)

Section 2: Case Reports

Chapter 13. The Usefulness of Non-Invasive Treatment in a Patient with Bilateral Vascular Loops
(Mohd N Zakaria – Audiology and Speech Pathology Programme, School of Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia, et al.)

Chapter 14. The Severity of Tinnitus Has Influence on The Improvements Following Sound Therapy
(Mohd N Zakaria – Audiology and Speech Pathology Programme, School of Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia)

Chapter 15. Sound Therapy Can Be Beneficial to A Patient with Absent Residual Inhibition
(Mohd N Zakaria, Wan NW Mohamad, Nik AN Othman, Wan SW Husain and Noor AA Wahab – Audiology and Speech Pathology Programme, School of Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia, et al.)

Chapter 16. The Coexistence of Hearing Loss, Tinnitus and Hyperacusis: Which Symptom Should We Manage First?
(Mohd N Zakaria, Wan NW Mohamad, Mohd FN Rashid, Mahamad A Awang and Maziah Romli – Audiology and Speech Pathology Programme, School of Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia)

Chapter 17. Tinnitus Improvement Following Sound Therapy: The Mismatch Between Tinnitus Loudness and Annoyance
(Mohd N Zakaria and Wan NW Mohamad – Audiology and Speech Pathology Programme, School of Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia)

Chapter 18. The Absence of Cobra Effect in a Patient with Long-Term Use of White Noise Therapy
(Mohd N Zakaria, Wan NW Mohamad and Maziah Romli – Audiology and Speech Pathology Programme, School of Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia)

Section 3: Acknowledgements

Chapter 19. About the Editors

Chapter 20. About the Audiology and Speech Pathology Programme, School of Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, Malaysia

Chapter 21. About the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development in Israel

Section 4: Index

Index

"Tinnitus ("ringing in the ears") is a prevalent symptom among adult patients with ear disorders. Often co-existing with other otological symptoms such as hearing impairment and hyperacusis, it requires specialized assessments and interventions to minimize its negative consequences, as well as to improve the quality of life of the affected individuals. Even though notable achievements have been seen in tinnitus studies and clinical services to manage patients with tinnitus are now more commonly available, ongoing research efforts are still warranted to enhance the understanding on the pathophysiology of tinnitus, as well as in search of the optimum treatments and interventions of this phantom auditory perception. In this book we have gathered the latest clinical studies and case reports on tinnitus, which could be of interest to academicians, researchers, clinicians and other interested readers"-- Provided by publisher.