Tinnitus in the elderly: causes, diagnosis, and treatment

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Otorhinolaryngology Clinics Pub Date : 2023-10-01 DOI:10.23736/s2724-6302.23.02499-4

Federica ZOCCALI, Piero G. MELIANTE, Massimo RALLI

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Abstract

Tinnitus is a common condition in the elderly population with an average prevalence of 14.4%, and an increase of this symptom with age. Available English-language literature on tinnitus in the elderly was reviewed using the main international databases (PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science). The review included articles until April 2023 and referenced by relevant literature. The eligible studies were summarized in this narrative review. Presbycusis is the main risk factor for tinnitus, that in the elderly population has epidemiological, etiologic, diagnostic, and therapeutic peculiarities that need to be considered. Clinical management of tinnitus in the elderly population has no methodological differences compared to the management of young patients; however, some specific differences should be considered in the elderly to obtain better results in compliance and treatment. This review evaluates and discusses the prevalence, the causes, and the clinical approaches of tinnitus in the elderly, with a specific focus on the peculiarities of this population.

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老年人耳鸣:原因、诊断和治疗

耳鸣是老年人的常见病，平均患病率为14.4%，并随着年龄的增长而增加。使用主要的国际数据库(PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science)对现有的关于老年人耳鸣的英语文献进行了综述。该综述纳入了截至2023年4月的文章，并被相关文献引用。本文对符合条件的研究进行综述。老年性耳鸣是耳鸣的主要危险因素，在老年人群中有流行病学、病因学、诊断和治疗方面的特点，需要考虑。老年人群耳鸣的临床管理与年轻患者的管理没有方法学上的差异;然而，在老年人中应考虑一些具体的差异，以获得更好的依从性和治疗效果。这篇综述评估和讨论了老年人耳鸣的患病率、原因和临床治疗方法，并特别关注了这一人群的特点。

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Otorhinolaryngology Clinics Medicine-Otorhinolaryngology

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期刊介绍： Otorhinolaryngology Clinics: An International Journal is an International periodical devoted at exploring connections between clinical experience and world literature, and understanding of various pathologies and diseases related to the ear, nose and throat. Issues of recent advancements and research related to disease, illness, health and medical science are examined through various evidence-based clinical research studies. This journal proposes to serve as a collection of clinical notes, with an international perspective, along with the recent advances for postgraduates and consultants. The readership for this journal would include a wide variety of healthcare professionals, such as otolaryngologists, head and neck surgeons, ENT nurses as well as scholars and academicians in the field of medicine, trauma, surgery, etc. This journal aims to encourage the analysis of clinical data from various centers all over the world using standardized protocols to develop an international consensual perspective on the management of disorders related to the field of otorhinolaryngology. Recently, we have introduced "Case Reports", "How I Do It" and "Original Research" categories in the process of expanding the scope of the journal. Thisis a peer-reviewed journal of which three issues would be published each year. Each future issue will cover a different topic of special interest in the field of otorhinolaryngology and head and neck surgery. This issue is the first of its kind dedicated to "anesthesia in otorhinolaryngology" and contains a compilation of articles by experienced anesthesiologists dealing with a large volume of ENT and related surgeries. In each issue, the editors give their perspective based on the submitted articles. All non invited articles are peer-reviewed. Peer-revieweing helps in providing unbiased, independent, critical assessment of the results of the research study in question including the scientific process.