Sakthimurugan Sankar, Raghul Sekar, Subagar Anbarasan, S Haritha
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Abstract
Introduction: Tinnitus, a subjective perception of sound without external stimuli, affects millions worldwide, impairing daily function and quality of life. The severity of tinnitus is influenced by associated symptoms such as stress, anxiety, depression, and insomnia. The Tinnitus Functional Index (TFI) is a validated tool for assessing tinnitus severity and treatment outcomes. Despite the lack of a definitive cure, multimodal treatments, including pharmacotherapy and Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT), show promise in managing the condition.
Aim: This ambispective cohort study aimed to evaluate treatment efficacy in chronic tinnitus patients without hearing loss, using the Tinnitus Functional Index (TFI) as an assessment tool.
Methodology: Forty patients were divided into two groups: Group A received pharmacological treatment alone, while Group B received both pharmacological treatment and tinnitus retraining therapy (TRT). TFI scores were recorded at baseline, 3, 6, and 12 months.
Results: Statistical analyses revealed significant improvements in TFI scores in both groups over time, with Group B demonstrating greater improvement, indicating the efficacy of TRT.
Conclusion: Our findings underscore the importance of multimodal treatment approaches, particularly TRT, in managing chronic tinnitus without hearing loss. Further research is warranted to refine treatment protocols and enhance patient outcomes.
期刊介绍：
Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery was founded as Indian Journal of Otolaryngology in 1949 as a scientific Journal published by the Association of Otolaryngologists of India and was later rechristened as IJOHNS to incorporate the changes and progress.
IJOHNS, undoubtedly one of the oldest Journals in India, is the official publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India and is about to publish it is 67th Volume in 2015. The Journal published quarterly accepts articles in general Oto-Rhino-Laryngology and various subspecialities such as Otology, Rhinology, Laryngology and Phonosurgery, Neurotology, Head and Neck Surgery etc.
The Journal acts as a window to showcase and project the clinical and research work done by Otolaryngologists community in India and around the world. It is a continued source of useful clinical information with peer review by eminent Otolaryngologists of repute in their respective fields. The Journal accepts articles pertaining to clinical reports, Clinical studies, Research articles in basic and applied Otolaryngology, short Communications, Clinical records reporting unusual presentations or lesions and new surgical techniques. The journal acts as a catalyst and mirrors the Indian Otolaryngologist’s active interests and pursuits. The Journal also invites articles from senior and experienced authors on interesting topics in Otolaryngology and allied sciences from all over the world.
The print version is distributed free to about 4000 members of Association of Otolaryngologists of India and the e-Journal shortly going to make its appearance on the Springer Board can be accessed by all the members.
Association of Otolaryngologists of India and M/s Springer India group have come together to co-publish IJOHNS from January 2007 and this bondage is going to provide an impetus to the Journal in terms of international presence and global exposure.
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