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Hyperacusis refers to an increased sensitivity to and reduced tolerance of everyday sounds that people would not usually find uncomfortable. People with hyperacusis may find these sounds merely ...

Hyperacusis is the term used to describe an intolerance to everyday sounds that causes discomfort, distress and even pain. The condition varies significantly, with some people finding it a minor ...

CARLSBAD, Calif.CARLSBAD, Calif. — After many children go to an air show, their ears may be ringing from the roar of jet engines for a day or two afterward. For Joshua Papatheodore, the aftereffects ...

Hyperacusis is a rare condition that makes everyday sounds unbearable. Find out who is at risk and how it is treated. The world is rich with sound — birdsong, rainfall, children playing in a park, ...

Having hyperacusis makes hearing everyday noises unbearable for Joyce and Ben. Feb. 4, 2014— -- For Joyce Cohen and Ben, a constant in their relationship has been the quest for silence. Before ...

For George Rue, certain everyday sounds are unbearable. "Squeaky door hinges, any type of fork on a plate. It's like microscopic needles shooting into my eardrums," he explained. Linda Opperman has ...

As the father of two deaf sons and the author of a book on the history of cochlear implants, I thought I knew a bit about hearing problems. I was still shocked by an e-mail I received some months ago.

A recently published study examined the occurrence of hyperacusis in patients with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Results showed a statistically higher prevalence of hyperacusis in ...