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hyperacusis /hy·per·acu·sis/ (-ah-koo´sis) an exceptionally acute sense of hearing, the threshold being very low.
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Hyperacusis, an associated condition in which ordinary sounds cause extreme discomfort, also is described. Prolonged exposure to these high levels of sound can result in serious long-term harm, including conditions such as tinnitus, vestibular disturbance and hyperacusis (sensitivity to everyday sounds). Their responses, based on referenced research and the experiences of thousands of patients, touch on promising drug treatments, new research, alternative remedies, hearing loss, hyperacusis, Meniere's disease, masking, and tinnitus retraining therapy. |
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